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[IP01300(ALL)05/94]
To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF.
This will turn the fan on and allow air flow into the vehicle. To
turn your heater off, select OFF. This will turn the fan off and
stop air flow from coming into the vehicle.
[IP01325(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle also has small demister openings on each front
door near the window. This allows a small amount of air flow
to be directed onto the door glass to reduce fogging whenever
the heater system is operating.
[IP01375(ALL)03/95]
The temperature control knob is located at the right side of the
control with a broken RED and BLUE band around the top and
sides of the knob. The all RED part of the band (full right) is
the heat or warmer area. The all BLUE area (full left) is the cool
or unheated temperature area. Any position selected between
full right and full left will give a temperature between the two
extreme temperatures. The cool temperature you select will not
be cooler than the outside temperature if your vehicle is not
equipped with an air conditioner.
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[IP01400(ALL)03/95]
HFan speed adjustment
[IP01401(ALL)03/95]
The
H(left) knob on the control is the fan speed knob which
controls the volume of air flow. Rotate the
Hknob to HI to
increase fan speed and increase the amount of air entering the
vehicle. Four fan speed positions are available and are indicated
by LO, two single dots and HI beside the
Hcontrol knob.
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[IP01425(ALL)03/95]
Air flow selections
[IP01451(ALL)03/95]
PANEL
[IP01475(ALL)05/94]
Use PANEL to bring outside air through the instrument panel
registers. You can heat the air in this position by rotating the
temperature control knob into the RED area. The air CANNOT
be cooled below the outside temperature regardless of the
temperature control knob setting.
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[IP01500(ALL)03/95]
PNL/FLR
[IP01525(ALL)03/95]
Select PNL/FLR to get air flow to the floor and through the
instrument panel registers at the same time. This selection can
be used to either heat or ventilate your vehicle.
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[IP01551(ALL)03/95]
FLOOR
[IP01575(ALL)05/94]
Air flow will be to the floor when FLOOR is selected. The air
cannot be cooled in the FLOOR position but can be heated by
rotating the temperature control knob into the RED area.
[IP01600(ALL)03/95]
FLR/DEF
[IP01625(ALL)05/94]
Select FLR/DEF to get air to the floor and windshield defrosters
at the same time.
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[IP01651(ALL)03/95]
VDEF
[IP01675(ALL)05/95]
SelectVDEF to obtain maximum air flow to the windshield.
Rotate the temperature control knob into the RED area for the
air temperature required to defrost. Rotate the
Hknob to
increase the air flow.
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
[IP01875(ALL)03/95]
Heating, ventilation, defrosting and defogging are accomplished
in the same way as with the heating only system. See ªHeating
Only System.º
[IP01890(ALL)03/95]
With the heating and air conditioning system, if the outside
temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC) orwarmer, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture if you select FLR/DEF or
VDEF.
[IP01900(O )04/95]
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The control for the heating and air conditioning system
[IP02150(ALL)04/95]
Air conditioning
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[IP02175(ALL)03/95]
A/C
[IP02200(ALL)05/94]
Select A/C to get refrigerated outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The A/C position is used for cooling
except when extremely hot or fast cooling of the vehicle is
needed. Then, select MAX A/C for fast cooling and return to
A/C when you are comfortable.
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[IP02225(ALL)03/95]
MAX A/C
[IP02251(ALL)05/95]
The MAX A/C position produces cool air more rapidly to
provide faster cooling of your vehicle. Thhis is possible because
cooler air is drawn from inside the passenger area and
refrigerated again instead of using warmer outside air. Using
inside air will also make the fan sound louder, which is normal
when using MAX A/C. The air flow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
[IP02475(ALL)03/95]
Comfort tips
[IP02501(ALL)03/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your climate control system.
[IP02525(ALL)05/95]
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In humid weather, selectVDEF before starting your
engine. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a
few minutes of operation, you may select another function.
[IP02550(ALL)03/95]
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the climate control system turned on.
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[IP02575(ALL)03/95]
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
[IP02600(ALL)05/94]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your heater and air conditioner system which could block
the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
[IP03025(ALL)04/95]
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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[IP03050(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes pollen and
road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of
the vehicle. For maintenance of this filter, seeServicing Your
Contour.
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Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side View
Mirrors (If equipped)
[IP03551(ALL)02/95]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice
from both the inside and outside of the rear window and
activates the heated side view mirrors.
[IP03600(ALL)01/95]
The button for the rear window defroster and heated side view
mirrors is on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering
wheel.
[IP03700(ALL)02/94]
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The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors
[IP03900(ALL)05/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear window and side view
mirrors before using the defroster. With the engine running,
push the defroster button.
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[IP04000(ALL)04/95]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If
the window or mirrors are still not clear, turn the defroster on
again.
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[IP04100(ALL)04/95]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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[IP23000(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with
abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If
you do, you may damage the heating elements that
are bonded to the inside of the rear window and
cause damage to the rear window defroster.
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[IP23600(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP23700(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23800(ALL)05/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use
the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP24000(O )05/95]
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The knob for the exterior lights
[IP24300(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
[IP24400(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps, turn
the knob clockwise to the second position.
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[IP25605(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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[IP25630(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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[IP25632(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
[IP25633(ALL)05/94]
A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates a
failure in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse.
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[IP25638(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP25700(O )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25800(ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[IP29800(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
[IP29850(ALL)05/94]
When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and the
door courtesy lights come on.
[IP29900(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door
handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned
from the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, use
the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering wheel.
[IP30001(ALL)03/95]
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Dimming the instrument panel lights
[IP32600(ALL)02/94]
Dome Lamp
[IP32625(O )02/94]
Your vehicle has a dome lamp above the front seat. The switch
on the dome lamp turns it on and off.
[IP32650(O )02/94]
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The switch on the dome lamp
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[IP32900(ALL)11/93]
Dome lamp delay
[IP33000(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. If you set the
switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the
dome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened.
[IP33100(ALL)11/93]
The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the
ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position. It will not
turn off if either front door is open or if you move the dome
lamp switch to the ON position.
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[IP33125(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
[IP33150(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Map Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP33200(ALL)01/94]
Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one
for the driver.
[IP33250(ALL)11/93]
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Turning on the map lamps
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Features
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[FV14000(ALL)01/95]
Mirrors
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[FV14600(ALL)01/93]
Side View Mirrors
[FV14700(ALL)04/94]
The standard side view mirrors are manually adjusted by using
the remote knobs. The knob on each door adjusts the mirror on
that side of the vehicle. Move the control knob in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
[FV14800(ALL)02/94]
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The left side mirror control (right side similar)
[FV14850(ALL)05/94]
Dual electric remote control mirrors (if equipped)
[FV14900(ALL)05/94]
The control for adjusting the electric side view mirrors is on the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
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