1997 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

88panel will also include a rear seat climate control knob. To turn
on the rear passenger compartment control system, select REAR
CTRL, and any fan speed. With the knob set to REAR CTRL,
rear seat passengers will have control of rear fan speed on the
rear seat climate control panel. The rear control knob will
control rear fan speed from the front control panel.
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The climate controls Ð main and auxiliary system A/C Ð Heater System Ð if
equipped
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The auxiliary system is controlled exclusively by the 9-position
switch. If the control is turned to the left, cool air will be
delivered at the beltline and overhead. If the control is turned
to the right, warm air will be delivered to the floor area. The
further left or right from the OFF position the control is turned,
the higher the fan speed.
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The standard heating system and the heating portion of the
heating and air conditioning system are essentially identical.
There is one exception, however; the air conditioning
compressor will automatically engage when theP
(DEFROST/FLOOR) orV(DEFROST) position is selected to
aid in defogging and defrosting the inside glass when the
outside temperature is above approximately45ÊF (7ÊC).Refer to
the heating system operating instructions covered previously for
a more detailed explanation of heating system operation.
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Turning on the Air Conditioner
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To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
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Turn the Function Selector Knob to MAX A/C.
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Turn the Temperature Control Knob to COOL.
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Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the rear passenger
compartment air conditioning unit, it will be on when the
front system is on MAX A/C, A/C or PANEL/FLOOR and
the rear climate control knob is set to REAR CTRL, and any
fan speed. Refer to the previous section for an explanation of
the heating system.
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Adjust your instrument panel registers.
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If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, you may want to
drive for a few minutes with the windows down and the air
conditioner on. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioner to cool the interior
more quickly.
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The air conditioner may be used to cool the outside air being
drawn into your vehicle, but using recirculated air is more
economical and cools your vehicle more quickly.
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Cooling your vehicle with outside air
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Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter
but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less
cooling capacity.
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To cool your vehicle with outside air:
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Turn the Function Selector Knob to the A/C orS
(PANEL/FLOOR).
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Turn the Temperature Control Knob to COOL.
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Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice.
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Make sure that the registers in the instrument panel are open
and adjusted to the positions of your choice.
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During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from
the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Correct
this by switching the Function Control Knob to MAX A/C.
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Improving fuel economy
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Whenever you turn on the air conditioning, your vehicle uses
more fuel because the air conditioning compressor is running.
To get better fuel economy while cooling your vehicle, do not
use the air conditioner on mild days. Instead, set the function
control knob toQ(PANEL) and turn the temperature control
knob to COOL.
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Operating tips
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To vary the temperature inside your vehicle, move the
Temperature Control Knob toward WARM (red) for warmer
temperatures and toward COOL (blue) for cooler temperatures.
The Temperature Control Knob setting determines the
temperature of the air being discharged from the system in all
operating modes (heating or A/C).
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When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather,
place the automatic transaxle gearshift selector lever in Park (P)
or in Neutral (N). This aids in engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency. (If the engine overheats, turn the
Function Selector Knob toQ(PANEL) and turn the
Temperature Control Knob to WARM.)
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When your vehicle's engine is operated at full throttle, the air
conditioner compressor will automatically be turned off to allow
maximum engine power. This may occur during passing or
when climbing steep grades. The compressor will return to
normal operation within a few seconds after full throttle is no
longer needed.
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NOTE: The compressor will not operate when the outside
temperature is less than about45ÊF (7ÊC).
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Rear Climate Control System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with a rear climate control system,
the rear seat occupants can select their own personal fan speed
settings.
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The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main
climate control system on the instrument panel. If the rear
passenger compartment climate control knob in the front climate
control panel is set in OFF, the fan in the rear seat climate
control system will also be off. If the knob is set in any of the
fan speed positions (Medium Low, Medium High, or High), air
will be discharged from the rear seat vents at the corresponding
speed. However, when the knob is set at REAR CTRL, rear seat
passengers can control their own fan speed.
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Rear fan control knob
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The rear passenger compartment climate control panel has a Fan
Speed Knob which controls the speed (Low, Medium Low,
Medium High, or High) at which air is discharged from the
registers whenever the Rear Control Knob on the front panel
climate control panel is in REAR CTRL.
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Front passengers determine the temperature and location of the
airflow for rear passengers by setting the Function Selector
Knob in the front climate control panel in either a heat or A/C
mode.
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If an A/C mode is chosen, rear passengers will receive FULL
COOL (air-conditioned) air out of the side and upper rear
registers. If a heat mode or theQ(PANEL) mode is chosen,
rear passengers will receive FULL WARM (heated) air out of
the lower rear registers.
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Rear passengers do not have the ability to adjust the
temperature or select the location of the airflow from the
auxiliary climate control system. Rear passengers can adjust the
Rear Fan Speed Control Knob and air discharge (adjust
registers) for comfort.
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NOTE: For maximum heating and cooling for front seat
passengers, set the rear fan switch to them(OFF)
position.
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Liftgate Window Features
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Rear Window Defogger (If equipped)
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The defogger for the rear liftgate window clears frost, fog, or
thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window.
The defogger operates with the ignition in the ON position.
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The control switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the steering column and below the climate control
system.
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The rear defogger switch
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To defrost the rear window:
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Clear any snow or ice from the rear window.
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Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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Press the rear defogger switch.
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The defogger turns off automatically after 10 minutes. If the
window is not clear, turn the defogger on again. It will
automatically shut off anytime the engine is turned off or if the
switch is depressed a second time.
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NOTE: Operating the rear defogger will also turn on the
heated side view mirrors (if equipped).
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Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may
damage the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear
window, and cause damage to the rear window defogger.
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Rear Wiper and Washer (If equipped)
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The controls for the rear wiper and washer can be found on the
instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster below the
climate control system. The rear wiper and washer controls
operate with the ignition in the ACC or ON positions.
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The rear wiper switches
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To turn on the rear wiper, press the rear wiper switch. The
wiper will operate until it is turned off. To turn off the rear
wiper, press the wiper switch a second time.
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To activate the rear washer, press the rear washer switch. Spray
will continue as long as the button is depressed. When you
activate the wash system, the wiper will also activate. The wiper
can be turned off by pressing the wiper switch a second time.
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Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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Exterior Lamps
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps, use the
headlamp knob, to the left of the instrument cluster.
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Turn the headlamp knob to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, marker lamps
and instrument panel lamps.
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