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Gauges
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[IS06900(ALL)05/96]
Fuel Gauge
[IS07000(ALL)01/96]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly
while the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. An accurate reading may be
obtained when the vehicle is on smooth, level ground.
[IS07100(ALL)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0040056-A
Fuel gauge
%*
[IS07200(ALL)03/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[IS07300(ALL)05/96]
This gauge is accompanied by a thermometer symbol. It
indicates the temperature of the engine coolant when the
ignition is in the ON position.
[IS07400(ALL)01/96]
As the engine warms up, the pointer will move to the
NORMAL band. When you are driving in heavy traffic or
experiencing stop-and-go conditions in hot weather, the pointer
may move to the very top of the normal band.
[IS07500(ALL)01/96]
Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves past the upper
limit of the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and
engine damage may occur.
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[IS09600(ALL)01/96]
The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
electronic instead of analog. In addition, the electronic cluster
has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to
empty and outside air temperature.
%*
[IS09700(ALL)03/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[IS09800(ALL)01/96]
This gauge shows you the temperature of the engine coolant
and is identified by a thermometer symbol. The letter H means
that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL
means that the coolant is within the normal operating range.
[IS09900(ALL)01/96]
The indicator bar on the graph will move into the normal
operating range as the engine warms up. When you are in
heavy traffic or stop-and-go driving in hot weather, the gauge
may read at the very top of the NORMAL range. This is
acceptable.
[IS10000(ALL)01/96]
However, if the indicator bar on the graph moves into the H
(hot) position, the engine is overheating and may cause engine
damage. If this happens, you should stop your vehicle as soon
as safely possible. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the
coolant level to be sure that it is at the proper level. If your
vehicle needs more coolant, seeEngine coolant, checking and
addingin the Index and read the section regarding adding
coolant.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS32100(ALL)06/95]
How to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Changer and
Discs
[AS32220(ALL)06/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Changer, carefully read the following precautions:
*
[AS32230(ALL)04/96]
n
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
*
[AS32240(ALL)08/95]
n
Before playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
*
[AS32250(ALL)04/96]
n
Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
*
[AS32260(ALL)04/96]
n
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any
discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.
*
[AS32270(ALL)04/96]
n
After playing, store the disc in its case.
[AS32280(ALL)06/95]
n
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert
another disc. Doing so may damage the disc changer.
[AS32290(ALL)06/95]
n
Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc
changer.
*
[AS32295(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the
case.
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[CF02000(ALL)01/96]
There are several air outlets on the instrument panel. There are
side outlets near the driver's window and passenger's window,
two center outlets, floor outlets, and windshield outlets. The
direction and amount of air flow from the center and side
instrument panel outlets can be adjusted for personal comfort.
[CF02050(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: Selection of the recirculated air mode under cold and
humid conditions may result in window fogging due
to entrapped humidity within the vehicle. To
counteract this circumstance, switch to the Defrost
mode and set fan speed to 3 or 4. Adjust air
temperature to a ªwarmº instead of ªhotº setting and
deactivate the air intake selector.
[CF02100(ALL)04/96]
Heating Only System (Without air conditioning)
[CF02200(ALL)01/96]
You can heat and ventilate the inside of your vehicle, or defrost
the windshield with the function selector buttons, the fan speed
knob and the temperature control knob.
[CF02300(ALL)01/96]
An additional push-on/push-off air intake selector button
provides for the selection of recirculated inside air (button
lighted) or outside air (button not lighted).
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[CF02400(ALL)04/96]
Turning on the heat
[CF02500(ALL)01/96]
Heat will be available when the engine has been running for a
sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge.
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[CF02600(ALL)01/96]
To heat the inside of your vehicle:
[CF02700(ALL)01/96]1.
Press the function selector button for Floor.
[CF02800(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040302-A
Heating only climate control system panel
[CF02900(ALL)01/96]2.
Turn the temperature control knob toward the WARM (red)
area.
[CF03000(ALL)01/96]3.
Turn the fan speed knob to the speed of your choice. When
your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the fan speed
knob to a lower speed, or adjust the temperature control
knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable
temperature.
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[CF03100(ALL)01/96]
To defrost the windshield and side windows:
[CF03200(ALL)01/96]
n
Press the Defrost button, turn the temperature control knob
to the WARM (red) area and turn the fan speed knob to the
position of your choice. The recirculated air feature will be
automatically turned off in this setting (outside air will be
provided).
[CF03300(ALL)03/96]
n
To reduce window fogging under extreme conditions, select
defrost and high fan speed while reducing temperature to a
ªwarmº instead of ªhotº setting. Deactivating the air intake
selector may also help dry the interior window surfaces.
*
[CF03400(ALL)01/96]
To heat and defrost at the same time:
[CF03500(ALL)01/96]
n
Press the Mix function selector button, turn the temperature
control knob and the fan speed knob to provide the
temperature and fan speed you prefer. The recirculated air
feature will be automatically turned off in this setting
(outside air will be provided).
[CF03600(ALL)01/96]
Controlling the Temperature in Your Vehicle
[CF03700(ALL)01/96]
n
To ventilate your vehicle with outside air, make sure that the
air intake selector button is set for outside air. Open the
instrument panel registers enough to provide the amount of
air desired for your comfort.
[CF03800(ALL)01/96]
n
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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[CF03900(ALL)01/96]
n
Do not place objects under the front seats unless your
vehicle is equipped with an underseat storage compartment.
Improperly stored objects will interfere with the flow of air
to the back seats.
*
[CF04000(ALL)01/96]
n
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the
windshield on the outside of your vehicle. They could block
the air intake.
[CF04100(ALL)04/96]
Heating and Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
[CF04200(ALL)04/96]
Turning on the heat
[CF04300(ALL)01/96]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost the
windshield using the function selector buttons located in the
control assembly in the instrument panel.
[CF04400(ALL)03/96]
The six function selector buttons are: OFF, Mix (P), Defrost
(V), Panel (Q), Panel/Floor (S), and Floor (R). If your
vehicle is equipped with a rear seat climate control system, the
instrument panel will also include a rear seat climate control
lever. To turn on the rear passenger compartment control
system, select REAR, 1, 2, 3, or 4. With the lever set to REAR,
rear seat passengers will have control of rear fan speed on the
rear seat climate control panel. Positions 1, 2, 3, or 4 will control
rear fan speed from the front control panel. The temperature of
the air from the rear system is controlled by the rear passenger
compartment climate control system.
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[CF04500(ALL)03/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040301-B
Heating and air conditioning climate control system panel
[CF04600(ALL)01/96]
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 may automatically engage when the Defrost position
is selected to aid in defogging and defrosting the inside glass.
When Defrost is selected, the A/C compressor will
automatically operate when the outside temperature is above
approximately40ÊF (4ÊC),whether or not the A/C button is
illuminated. Manual selection and illumination of the A/C
button in defrost mode does not override the automatic
compressor operation discussed above. Refer to the heating
system operating instructions covered previously for a more
detailed explanation of heating system operation.
[CF04700(ALL)01/96]
Turning on the air conditioner
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[CF04800(ALL)01/96]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
[CF04900(ALL)01/96]1.
Press one of the function selector buttons (typically Panel,
but Panel/Floor, Floor or Mix can be selected).
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