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quarter page art:0010180-IThe controls for the optional heating and air conditioning
system
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quarter page art:0010180-IThe controls for the optional heating and air conditioning
system
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The heating system in the optional heating and
air conditioning sys](/manual-img/11/5204/w960_5204-57.png)
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quarter page art:0010180-IThe controls for the optional heating and air conditioning
system
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The heating system in the optional heating and
air conditioning system operates the same as the
heater only system. SeeThe Heater Only System.
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To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather,
turn the SELECT control to MAX A/C, turn the
TEMP control all the way to the end of the blue
range (full left) and turn the FAN control to HI.
MAX A/C uses recirculated air and is the most
fuel efficient way to cool your vehicle and can
also be used in heavy traffic to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. MAX A/C can
also be used in high humidity areas for more
efficient operation.
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If the interior of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for the first few minutes with the windows
open. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioning to
work faster.
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To cool your vehicle using outside air, turn the
SELECT control to NORM A/C, turn the TEMP
control all the way to the end of the blue range
(full left) and turn the FAN control to the
desired speed between LO and HI. NORM A/C
provides quieter system operation than MAX
A/C.
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Under normal conditions, the SELECT control
should be left in any position other than MAX
A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through th FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual 57 [CF02300(M )04/96]
Under normal conditions, the SELECT control
should be left in any position other than MAX
A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through th](/manual-img/11/5204/w960_5204-58.png)
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Under normal conditions, the SELECT control
should be left in any position other than MAX
A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the
outside air inlet duct.
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The Heater Only System (If equipped)
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, or use the vents by adjusting the
three controls in the center of the instrument
panel:
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q
FAN
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q
TEMP
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q
SELECT
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The controls for the standard heating only system
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To heat the inside of your vehicle, turn the
SELECT control to FLOOR, turn the TEMP
control all the way to the end of the red range
(full right) and turn the FAN control to HI.
After the vehicle is warm, the temperature and
blower speed can be adjusted to maintain a
comfortable temperature.
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To defrost the windshield and side windows,
turn the SELECT control to Defrost symbol, turn
the TEMP control to the end of the red range
(full right) and turn the FAN control to HI.
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![FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual 58 [CF03200(M )05/96]To heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost
the windshield and side windows at the same
time, turn the SELECT control to MIX, turn the
TEMP control into the red range, as requi FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual 58 [CF03200(M )05/96]To heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost
the windshield and side windows at the same
time, turn the SELECT control to MIX, turn the
TEMP control into the red range, as requi](/manual-img/11/5204/w960_5204-59.png)
58 [CF03200(M )05/96]To heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost
the windshield and side windows at the same
time, turn the SELECT control to MIX, turn the
TEMP control into the red range, as required,
and turn the FAN control to the desired speed
between LO and HI.
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On mild days you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. Turn the SELECT
control to VENT, turn the TEMP control to the
end of the blue range (full left) and turn the
FAN control to the desired speed. Air will be
delivered through the instrument panel registers.
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Under normal conditions, the SELECT control
should be left in any position except OFF when
the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to
ªbreatheº through the outside air inlet duct.
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Rear Window Defroster
(If equipped)
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
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The control for the rear window defroster is
located on the left side of the instrument panel
below the headlamp switch.
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The control for the rear window defroster
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
*
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q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
*
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q
The vehicle is running, and
*
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q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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half page art:0010222-DThe power locks on the driver's door
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Windows
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Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates the
windows.
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Power windows can only be opened or closed
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows.
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The master controls on the driver's door Ð convertible
shown
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To lock out all window switches except the
master controls, press the window lock switch
once. To restore control to the individual
windows, press the switch again.
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There is also an Express Down feature on the
driver's power window.
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To operate, briefly press the driver's window
switch to the down position. The window will
then open automatically. To stop automatic
operation, briefly press the switch again to either
the up or down position. More than a quick
press of the switch provides conventional power
window operation. Closing of the power
window is conventional operation only.
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Convertible (If equipped)
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NOTE: Do not store articles behind rear seat.
Articles stored in the convertible top
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Convertible (If equipped)
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NOTE: Do not store articles behind rear seat.
Articles stored in the convertible top
stowage compartment may break the
rear glass w](/manual-img/11/5204/w960_5204-86.png)
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Convertible (If equipped)
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NOTE: Do not store articles behind rear seat.
Articles stored in the convertible top
stowage compartment may break the
rear glass window when the top is
lowered.
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Lowering the Convertible Top
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The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED. Do not lower the top
while the vehicle is moving because
the top may be severely damaged.
Also, do not lower the top when the
top material is wet.
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To lower the convertible top:
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1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake.
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2. Check the convertible top stowage
compartment behind the rear seat to be sure
it is empty and ready to receive the top.
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3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header
at both the right and left sides by pulling
each clamp rearward until the hook in the
windshield header is free. The clamps are
flush with the header when in the closed
position.
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4. Close the windshield header clamps
immediately after disengagement, to avoid
cutting the top material and to permit
installation of the vinyl boot.
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Raising the Convertible Top
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
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Raising the Convertible Top
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
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Raising the Convertible Top
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED. Do not raise the top
while the vehicle is moving because
the top may be severely damaged.
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To raise the convertible top:
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage
the parking brake.
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2. Remove the boot cover, place it in the bag
and store it in the luggage compartment.
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3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
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4. Push the convertible top button in, holding it
until the top unfolds and moves forward
toward the windshield header.
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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets
the windshield header.
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6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the
top until it has reached the fully closed
position flush to the header.
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