1997 FORD F150 air conditioning

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
PHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Important ventilating
information
If the engine is idling while the
vehicle is stopped in an open area
for long periods of time, open the
windows at least 2.5 cm (one
inch).
Adjust the heating or air
conditioning (if equipped) to bring
in fresh air.
Improve vehicle ventilation by
keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves and other debris.
FLR
& DEF MAX
A/CFLOOR PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF OFF
PANEL
A/C
LU
AUTOLR
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cooling mode. If the engine coolant
supply is depleted, this feature
allows the driver to drive the
vehicle (with limited power) for a
short distance in order to get the
vehicle to a service facility. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
The actual distance your vehicle
can be driven depends on vehicle
load, road conditions and outside
temperature.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine overheats, the engine
will automatically switch from
eight to alternating four cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the
engine.
When this occurs, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will
move into the red area and the
light illuminates.
The
CHECK
ENGINElight will illuminate,
indicating that vehicle service is
required.
The vehicle will still operate, but
will have limited engine power and
no air conditioning capability.
Continued operation will increase
engine temperature and cause the
engine to completely shut down.
The vehicle will coast to a stop.
As the engine temperature cools,
the engine may be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
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