1998 FORD WINDSTAR climate control

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Controls and Features
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. Illustrations are provided for the
major parts of the instrument panel that are explained in this
chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
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The controls for the climate control systems, headlamps, dim
switch, rear window defogger, fog lamps, power rear quarter
windows, Traction Control, clock/radio and the rear window
washer and wiper are all on the instrument panel.
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Your vehicle is designed with innovative and state-of-the-art
features. Understanding how these features work can make
driving your vehicle more comfortable.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of the instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System. Main Heater Systems are standard
equipment. Main A/C-Heater Systems, and Main and Rear
A/C-Heater Systems are optional.
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If your vehicle has a rear system, the front control will be
equipped with a rear fan control knob plus another fan speed
control knob which is installed in the rear.
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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 and RIGHT. Each
register in the instrument panel also has a thumbwheel that
allows you to open or close each register. The defroster outlets
are located on the top of the instrument panel while the floor
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illustration of the register, defroster, and floor outlet locations
follows.
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The climate control air outlet locations
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Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls Ð Main (Front) System
Only (Manual Air Conditioning)
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The climate controls Ð main A/C
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The Fan Speed Knob controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle. There are four fan settings: Low, Medium Low, Medium
High, and High.
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NOTE: The fan will not operate when the Function Selector
Knob is in them(OFF) position.
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The Temperature Control Knob may be adjusted from COOL air
in the blue range to WARM air in the red range.
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NOTE: Air temperature can be adjusted for the main climate
control system only. Air temperature from the
auxiliary heating/air conditioning system (if equipped)
cannot be adjusted. Rear passengers will receive either
FULL COOL or FULL WARM air based on the setting
of the Rear Control and Function Selector Knob.
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The Function Selector Knob controls air circulation and A/C
Compressor Operation.
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The air conditioning settings include MAX A/C, A/C andS
(Panel/Floor). However, heating capabilities are also provided in
these modes. Adjust the Temperature Control Knob as necessary
to receive cool (air-conditioned) or warm (heated) air when in
these modes.
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NOTE: The A/C compressor will only operate when outside
air temperatures are above approximately45ÊF (7ÊC).
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The climate control system provides fresh outside air in all
function control settings except for MAX A/C andm(OFF).
Only recirculated interior air is available in MAX A/C.
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InMAX A/C, air from inside the passenger compartment is
recirculated continuously and the A/C compressor is engaged.
In this position, the system provides maximum cooling,
maximum dehumidifying, and greater fuel efficiency. It also has
a greater noise level because the sound of the air from the
blower motor is not muffled by a closed damper door as it
would be in all other functional settings.
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InA/C, outside air is drawn into the system and the A/C
compressor is engaged. The cooling process and the distribution
of cooled air is the same as that provided with MAX A/C.
Because outside air is drawn into the system, it will not have
the advantage of cooling already cooled air. It will have a lower
noise level because a closed damper door muffles the sound of
the air from the blower motor.
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InQ(PANEL), air is drawn from the outside and directed into
the passenger compartment through the instrument panel
registers. The temperature of the air can be varied by adjusting
the Temperature Control Knob. This mode is normally used as a
vent setting. The A/C compressor does not operate in this
mode, only heating capabilities are provided.
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InV(DEFROST), most of the air is directed through the
defrosters and onto the windshield. A small amount is diverted
to the floor.
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Heater Controls (Heater-Only Vehicles)
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The fan speed, temperature, and function controls are essentially
the same as the A/C controls described previously with the
exception that the control assembly has no function settings for
MAX A/C and A/C and no A/C compressor operation is
provided in any of the function settings. An illustration of the
control for a heater-only system follows.
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Climate control panel Ð Heater-Only System
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
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Turning On the Heat
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost the
windshield using the Function Selector Knob located in the
control assembly in the instrument panel.
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The seven function selector modes are: MAX A/C, AC,Q
(PANEL),S(PANEL/FLOOR),R(FLOOR),P
(DEFROST/FLOOR), andV(DEFROST). If your vehicle is
equipped with a rear seat climate control system, the instrument
panel will also include a rear seat climate control knob. Front
passengers determine the temperature and location of the
airflow for the rear passengers by the settings on the Function
Selector and Rear Control Knob in the front climate control
panel. To turn on the rear passenger compartment control
system, select REAR CTRL, Medium Low, Medium High, or
High on either the heat (red dots) or cool (blue dots) side. Front
passengers must be in MAX A/C, A/C, PANEL/FLOOR,
DEFROST/FLOOR or DEFROST for cooled recirculated air in
the rear, otherwise, recirculated non-cooled air will be available
in the rear. With the knob set to REAR CTRL, rear seat
passengers will have control of rear fan speed on the rear seat
climate control panel. Positions Medium Low, Medium High, or
High 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 on the blue side. 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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