2004 FORD F150 climate control

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 18
AM/FM stereo 18
AM/FM stereo with CD 20
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 23
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 26
Climate Controls 32
Heater only 32
Manual heating and air conditioning 33
Electronic automatic temperature control 35
Rear window defroster 40
Lights 41
Headlamps 41
Turn signal control 45
Bulb replacement 47
Driver Controls 52
Windshield wiper/washer control 52
Steering wheel adjustment 53
Power windows 58
Mirrors 59
Speed control 61
Message center 70
Tailgate 79
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Fan speed adjustment:Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
3.Air flow selections:Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.
O (OFF):Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
:Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
OPERATING TIPS
²To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
²Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air
flow to the back seats.
²To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive in the
OFF position.
²Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the airflow selector in
OFF. This allows the vehicle to breathe using the outside air inlets.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
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To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
2.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
MAX A/C (if equipped):Uses
recirculated air to cool the vehicle.
Air flows from the instrument panel
vents and center console vents (if
equipped).
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents and center
console vents (if equipped).
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents, center
console vents (if equipped) and the
floor vents.
O (OFF):Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
3.Rear defrost:Press to defrost the rear window. Refer toRear
Window Defrostfor more information.
Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate. This
function will clear snow, fog and thin ice from the side rear view mirrors.
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4.Recirculated air: Used to manually enable or disable
recirculated air operation. When activated, recirculates air in the cabin
thereby reducing the amount of time to cool down or warn up the
interior of the vehicle. May also help reduce undesired odors from
reaching the interior of the vehicle. Engages automatically with MAX A/C
or can be engaged manually in any mode except Defrost. Recirculation
may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
5.A/C (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use
with recirculated air to improve cooling performance. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and Floor/Defrost.
6.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
OPERATING TIPS
²To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
²Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
²To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive in
recirculated air mode without the A/C running.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Select A/C
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
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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ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius:
If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer toUnits
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)in the Driver Controls chapter.
If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, refer toMini
message center electronic compass temperature displayin the Driver
Controls Chapter.
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MAX A/C:For maximum cooling performance, press, A/C,,
and set the temperature to 60ÉF and the highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts and the demister outlets. Can be used to clear ice or fog from the
windshield. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging.
2.
Fan speed control:Press to increase () or decrease () the
fan speed.
3. A.
RRear defrost:Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Defrostfor more information. If vehicle is equipped with
both Rear Defrost and Heated Mirrors, the same control will activate
both.
3. B.
Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate.
This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.
4.
Recirculation control:Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in the cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of
time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce
undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation
can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except Defrost.
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.
5.A/C control:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance. Engages automatically
in AUTO, Defrost and Floor/Defrost.
6.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
7.
:Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
8.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel, center console
registers (if equipped), and the front and rear seat floor ducts.
9.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
registers (if equipped).
10.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
11.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
12.Temperature control:Controls the temperature in the cabin of the
vehicle. Press to increase/decrease the temperature.
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13.Auto:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)
SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius:
If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer toUnits
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)in the Driver Controls chapter.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, refer toMini
message center electronic compass temperature displayin the Driver
Controls Chapter.
MAX A/C:For maximum cooling performance, press
, A/C,,
and set the temperature to 60ÉF and the highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts and the demister outlets. Can be used to clear ice or fog from the
windshield. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging.
2.
Fan speed control:Press to increase () or decrease () the
fan speed.
3. A.
RRear defrost:Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Defrostfor more information. If your vehicle is equipped
with both Rear Defrost and Heated Mirrors, the same button will activate
both.
3. B.
Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate.
This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.
4.
Passenger heated seat control:Press to heat the passenger
seat. Press once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again
to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the
passenger heated seat.
5.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
6.
:Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
7.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel, center console
registers (if equipped), and the front and rear seat floor ducts.
8.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
registers (if equipped).
9.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat.
10.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
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