2002 FORD E SERIES Owners Manual

²NORM A/C ± Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than
MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument
panel registers.
²VENT ± Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.
However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature
because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
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.
²FLR ± Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through
the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside
temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this
mode.
²MIX ± Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts
and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are
provided in this mode. 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 windshield defroster ducts. If
the temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
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 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
Operating tips
²In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in
Defrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on your
windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate
control system as desired.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF or
MAX A/C position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather
conditions, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position.
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²Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle's climate control
system should be left in any position other than the MAX A/C or OFF
when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº
through the outside air inlet duct.
²Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle's climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm
weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been ªaired outº, operate the climate
control system as desired.
²Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield and underneath the hood).
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce visibility through your windshield. Avoid
placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects
may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition
to, damaging the climate control system.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:
1. Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor.
2. Set the temperature control to full heat.
3. Set the fan speed to full fan.
4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows.
5. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel
vents.
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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AUXILIARY HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is equipped with a
factory installed auxiliary unit, the
main climate control panel will
include separate controls for the
front fan speed and the rear fan
speed. In conjunction with the front
fan speed control, an additional fan
speed control is located overhead
between the second and third row
seating.
The fan speed of the auxiliary unit
can be controlled either by the front
seat using the front auxiliary control
or by the rear seat passengers using
the rear auxiliary control, but not
both. To control the auxiliary unit
using the rear control, the front
control must be in the REAR
position.
REAR
OFF HI
LO
REAR
CTRL
OFF
HI
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Air temperature and air distribution are dependent upon the mode that
is selected on the main climate control panel:
²MAX A/C-Distributes recirculated air conditioning through the
overhead vents of the rear compartment.
²NORM A/C-Distributes recirculated air conditioning through the
overhead vents of the rear compartment.
²VENT-Distributes recirculated ambient air through the overhead vents
of the rear compartment.
²OFF-No air, cooled, ambient, or heated, is distributed through any
vents
²FLR-Distributes heated air through the floor vents of the rear
compartment.
²MIX-Distributes heated air through the floor vents of the rear
compartment.
²
(Defrost)-Distributes heated air through the floor vents of the
rear compartment.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
²Pull the headlamp control toward
you to the first position to turn
on the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps and marker
lamps.
²Pull the headlamp control toward
you to the outer position to turn
on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
²Push forward to activate.
²Pull toward you to deactivate.
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel:
²Rotate
clockwise/counterclockwise when
the headlamp control is in the
parking lamp or low-beam
position.
To turn on the courtesy lamp, cargo
lamps or the dome lamp:
²Rotate fully counterclockwise.
The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF
position.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Cargo and dome lamps
Rear cargo lamps equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
²doors are closed and the control
is in the ON position
²control is in the DOOR position
and any door is open
²headlamp control is rotated fully
counterclockwise
When the control is in the OFF
position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors or fully rotate
the headlamp control.
Front and rear courtesy/reading lamps
Rotate the lens to illuminate the
lamp.
With the lens in the flat position,
the courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened
²the headlamp control is rotated
fully counterclockwise
DOOR OFF ON
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signals
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized ªD.O.T.º for North America and an
ªEº for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (low series) 2 H5054
Headlamps (high series) 2 9007
Park lamp and turn signal (front) 2 3157 AK
(amber)
Back-up lamps 2 3156K
License plate lamp 1 168
Stop/tail/turn/side marker lamp 2 3357 K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
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