2002 FORD WINDSTAR instrument panel

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle. On
heater-only systems, the air cannot
be cooled below the outside
temperature.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
²
(Panel) ± Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers.
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.
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²(Panel and floor) ± Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers and the floor ducts.
²
(Floor) ± Distributes outside air through the floor ducts.
²
(Floor and defrost) ± Distributes outside air through the floor
ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.
²
(Defrost) ± Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, place the climate control system in DEF before
driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the
windshield has been cleared, select any desired position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle's climate control
system should be left in any position other than OFF position 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.
²Do not place objects under the front seat which may interfere with
the airflow to the rear seats.
²Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area (at the base
of the windshield and underneath the hood).
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects may
block airflow and reduce your visibility through the windshield. Avoid
placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects
can fall into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to,
damaging your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in instances of sudden impact or
a sudden stop.
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Temperature Control
Controls the temperature of the airflow for the front part of the
passenger compartment.
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 6ÉC
(43ÉF) or higher.
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.
²MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than
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 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher. However, the
indicator will not light unless
A/Cis selected. IfA/Cwas 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
A/Cto cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.
A/C
FRONT
REAR
OFFMAX
A/C
REAR CTL
MAX
A/C
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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.
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
A/Cto 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
A/Cto 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 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher. However, the indicator will not light
unless
A/Cis selected. IfA/Cwas 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 windshield
defrost ducts.
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. However, the
indicator will not light unless
A/Cis 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
,or.
2. Press
A/C. The indicator light next to theA/Ccontrol will illuminate.
3. Slide the temperature control knob to the left.
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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.
REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
This system allows the rear seat occupants to adjust their climate
comfort level.
The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main climate
control system on the instrument panel:
²If the main climate control system on the instrument panel is set to
OFF, the rear climate control system will also be off.
²If the rear passenger compartment climate control lever is set to OFF,
the rear climate controls will be off.
²If the rear fan control on the main climate control system is set in any
of the fan speed positions, air will be distributed from the rear seat
registers at the corresponding speed.
A/C
FRONT
REAR
OFFMAX
A/C
REAR CTL
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
²The small LED will illuminate
when the defroster is activated.
The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
CABIN AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Cabin air filter. The cabin air filter
restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles. The filter is
located just in front of the windshield under the cowl vent screen on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
For more information, or to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury Dealer.
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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.
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.
You will need one E8 Torx socket to make the adjustments.
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The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver's side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for
15 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.
Map lamps (if equipped)
The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
Rear dome lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
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