1997 FORD F250 air conditioning

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Climate control knobs (Heater only system)
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Instrument Panel Registers
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There are four registers in the instrument panel.
Each of these registers contain a louver assembly
which can be manually adjusted to direct airflow
up, down, left, right, and positive shut-off. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
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Instrument panel registers
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System Operation
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The control for your air conditioning and heater
system is located at the center of the instrument
panel below the radio and will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position. Your air conditioner and heater will
heat and/or cool your vehicle interior depending
on the function position and temperature you
select. The function selector control knob allows
you to select heating or cooling and determine
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SelectMIXto get air to the floor and windshield
defrosters at the same time equipped on vehicles
with A/C. If the outside temperature is about
50Ê (10ÊC) or warmer, the airwill also be
dehumidified to remove moisture. This feature
will help prevent fogging in humid weather. The
air can be cooled or heated.
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VDEF
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SelectVDEFto obtain maximum air flow to
the windshield. Rotate the center knob into the
RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. Rotate the
Hknob on the left to
increase the air flow. On vehicles equipped with
A/C, when the outside air temperature is about
50ÊF (9ÊC) orwarmer, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. The air can be
cooled or heated.
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Operating Tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your air conditioning (if
equipped) and heater system.
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In humid weather, selectVDEF. This will
help to prevent windshield fogging. After a
few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position. Rotate the control
knob to obtain your desired comfort level.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the Air
Conditioning (if equipped) and Heater
System turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that
will interfere with the flow of air under the
seats to the back seat area of your vehicle.
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Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
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your vehicle is raised for service
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
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If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust
the heating or air conditioning system to bring
in outside air.
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HEATING Ð Set fan speed at MEDIUM or
HIGH, the function selector knob on VENT,
FLOOR, MIX, or the DEFROST symbol and
the temperature control knob on any desired
position.
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AIR CONDITIONING Ð Set the fan speed at
MEDIUM or HIGH, the function selector
knob on NORM or VENT and the
temperature control knob on any desired
position.
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