1997 FORD F150 heating

Tachometer (if equipped)
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal area. If
it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the ignition and let it cool. Refer to
Checking and adding engine
coolantorWhat you should know
about fail safe coolingin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Fuel gauge
Indicates the fuel level.
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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
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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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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
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