FORD E SERIES 1997 4.G Owner's Manual

Using the mix mode
The MIX mode directs outside air
to flow through the floor vents and
windshield defroster vents. The air
conditioning will function to
dehumidify the windows provided
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the MIX mode for air to flow
through these vents:
Using themode
In addition to defogging and
demisting, in defrost mode your
vehicle has the capability to demist
the front side windows. The air
conditioning will function to
dehumidify the windows provided
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
mode for air to flow
through these vents:
AUXILIARY HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is equipped with a
factory installed auxiliary unit, the
front control panel will include
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separate controls for the front and
rear fans.
In addition an auxiliary unit fan
control is located in the headliner
at a location between the front and
rear seats.
²To control the auxiliary fan with
this control, the rear fan switch
on the front control unit must
be in the rear control position.
²The auxiliary unit does not
provide for mixing of hot and
cold air. Adjustment of
temperature in the rear may be
accomplished by increasing or
decreasing the rear fan speed.
REAR
OFF HI
LO
REAR
CTRL
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
ACCESSORY (1) allows operation
of some accessories without
starting the engine.
LOCK (2) locks the steering wheel
and allows the key to be removed
from the ignition. LOCK also locks
the gearshift.
OFF (3) shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel or gearshift.
ON (4) allows testing of the
vehicle's warning and indicator
lights.
START (5) cranks the engine. The
key returns to the ON position
after it is released.
For more information on the
vehicle ignition and starting the
vehicle, refer toPreparing to start
RES
SET
ACCEL
COASTON
OFF
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5
3
2
1
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the vehiclein theStarting
chapter.
Gearshift
For information on the gearshift,
refer toAutomatic Transmission
Operationsection of theDriving
chapter.
Using overdrive
D(overdrive) is the normal drive
position for the best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows
automatic upshift and downshift
operation in all gears.
P RN 21D
P RN 21D
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Deactivating overdrive
Press the transmission control
switch (TCS) on the end of the
gearshift lever. The Transmission
Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
(the word ªOFFº on the gearshift
lever) will illuminate. The
transmission will only operate in
gears one through three.
Deactivate overdrive when:
²driving with a heavy load
²driving in hilly terrain
²additional engine braking is
desired
Activating overdrive
To return to normal overdrive
operation, press the TCS again.
The light illuminating the word
ªOFFº will turn off.
When restarting your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically
return to the normal overdrive
operation mode.
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (the word ªOFFº)
located on the gearshift lever
indicates the status of the
transmission.
The TCIL may flash steady if a
malfunction is detected. If this
occurs have your transmission
serviced by your Ford dealer as
soon as possible or damage may
occur.
Tilt steering
Pull the control to adjust the
steering column angle. Push the
control back up to lock the
steering wheel into position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
OVERDRIVE OFF
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Hazard flasher control
For more information on the
hazard flasher control, refer to the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Windshield wipers and washer
²Push the end to activate the
washer.
²Push end once for a single wipe.
²Push and hold for a constant
cycle.
²Turn the dial to adjust
intermittent wiper speed.
FlashÐ toÐ pass
Pull toward you and release for
ªflash-to-passº operation.
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Speed control (if equipped)
To turn speed control on
²Press ON
To turn speed control off
²Press OFF or
²Turn off the vehicle ignition.
Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
To set a speed
Press SET ACCEL. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater than
48 km/h (30 mph).
If you drive up or down a steep
hill, your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than
the set speed. This is normal.
Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it increases above
the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than
the set speed while driving on a
downhill in Overdrive, you may
want to shift to the next lower
gear to reduce your vehicle speed.
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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If your vehicle slows downs more
than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your
set speed on an uphill, your speed
control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RES will
re-engage it.
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
To set a higher speed
²Press and hold SET ACCEL.
Release the switch when the
desired vehicle speed is
reached, or
²Press and release SET ACCEL.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal, then press SET ACCEL.
You may accelerate with the
accelerator pedal at any time
during speed control usage.
Releasing the accelerator pedal will
return your vehicle speed to the
previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold COAST. Release
the switch when the desired
vehicle speed is reached, or
²Press and release COAST. Each
press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached press SET ACCEL.
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
To return to a set speed
²Press RES. For RES to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
OVERHEAD CONTROLS
Cargo and dome lamps
Rear cargo lamps equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
²the doors are closed and the
switch is in the ON position
²either front door is open and
the switch is in the DOOR
position
²the headlamp control is rotated
fully counterclockwise
When the cargo lamp switch is in
the OFF position, it will not
illuminate when you open the
doors or turn the headlamp
control.
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
ONDOOROFF
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