1999 FORD WINDSTAR ECO mode

Setup menu
Press this control for the following displays:
²Language
²Units (English/Metric)
²System Check
²Single/Dual Display Mode
Reset
Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu
and SETUP menu.
System check
Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message
for three seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.
The sequence of the system check report is as follows:
1. oil life in XX%
2. charging system
3. washer fluid level
4. brake fluid level
5. doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be
reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.
6. rear liftgate status
7. exterior lamps (headlamps, front turn, brake, tail and cornering/side
repeater lamp status)
8. traction control (if equipped)
9. fuel level
10. distance to empty
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Language
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current
language to be displayed.
2. Pressing the RESET control
cycles the message center through
each of the language choices.
3. Press and hold the RESET
control to set the language choice.
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
Single/Dual Display Mode
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current display
mode.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from the Single to the Dual
display.
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle's operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for
4 seconds.
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CHECK TAIL LAMPS.Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and
at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible
and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK REAR TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK REAR TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK SIDE REPEATER LAMPS (if equipped).Displayed when
the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the
lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER.Displayed when the turn signal is
activated and the vehicle is driven more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
LOW WASHER FLUID.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer toWindshield
washer fluidin theMaintenance and carechapter.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped).Displayed when the
Traction Controlysystem is not operating properly. If this warning stays
on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer toTraction controlyin theDrivingchapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.Displayed when the
engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between
5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil
life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be
displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% approximately 8 000 km
(5 000 miles or 180 days) (or your personalized oil reset percentage)
after each oil change:
Press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service
mode which will display OIL LIFE % HOLD RESET NEW.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel lighting during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
²Rotate control to full up position
to turn on all interior lights.
²Rotate control to next position
(adjustment dial) and move up
and down to adjust the
instrument panel lights.
²Rotate to the first or second
lower detent position to turn on the instrument panel lights to full
brightness.
This control also has other features that are activated whenany door is
opened:
²Rotate to full up position or next position (adjustment dial) to turn on
all interior lights.
²Rotate to first lower detent position to activate ªsleeping baby
modeºÐ dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will
illuminate.
²The second lower detent position (full down) will shut off all interior
lights.
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps. Rotate to the second position
to also turn on the headlamps.
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Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will prevent your
windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired
position.
²To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).
²When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.
²To get maximum heating performance from the second row floor vents
(located under the front row seats), place the front mode selector
control in the
(floor) position and set the fan speed to its highest
setting.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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Mode selector control
The mode selector control allows
you to adjust the direction of the
airflow to the front part of the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning can operate in all modes. However, the air
conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 4ÉC
(40ÉF) or above.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.
Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system 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.
²MAX A/C-ÉUses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than
A/C(A/C), but more economical and will cool the inside of the
vehicle faster. In this mode, the air conditioning will automatically
engage if the outside temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or above.
However, the indicator will not light unless the
A/C(A/C) control is
selected. If the (A/C) control was previously selected before using
MAX A/C, the indicator light will remain lit. Airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
²
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this
mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in order to cool the vehicle below
the outside temperature.
²OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
MAX
A/C
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²(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in
order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. For added
customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in
between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through
the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the
instrument panel registers.
²
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air
through the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are
provided in this mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in order to cool the
vehicle below the outside temperature.
²
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air
conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. In this mode, the
air conditioning will automatically engage if the outside temperature is
about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or above. However, the indicator will not light unless
the
A/C(A/C) control is selected. If the A/C control was previously
selected before using Floor/Defrost, the indicator light will remain lit.
For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is
anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air
distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the instrument panel registers.
²
(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
If the temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. However, the
indicator will not light unless the
A/C(A/C) control is selected.
Cooling your vehicle with outside air
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less
economical than using recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity.
In order to cool your vehicle using outside air:
1. Turn the mode selector to
(panel),(panel and floor) or
(floor).
2. Press the
A/C(A/C) control. The indicator light next to theA/C(A/C)
control will illuminate.
3. Slide the temperature control knob to the left.
4. Turn the fan speed control to the position 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 system with outside air. This can be
corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will prevent your
windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired
position.
²To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.
²When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.
²To get maximum heating performance from the second row floor vents
(located under the front row seats), place the front mode selector
control in the
(floor) position and set the fan speed to its highest
setting.
²If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in any other
mode when the A/C control is selected, this may indicate that the
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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