climate control FORD E SERIES 2002 4.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Congratulations 4
Safety and environment protection 5
Symbol glossary 10
Instrument cluster 12
Warning and control lights 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment systems 20
AM/FM stereo 20
AM/FM stereo cassette 20
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 31
AM/FM stereo with CD 41
Climate controls 78
Heater only 78
Manual heating and air conditioning 79
Lights 85
Headlamps 85
Bulb replacement 88
Driver controls 94
Windshield wiper/washer control 94
Steering wheel adjustment 95
Power windows 96
Mirrors 97
Locks and security 108
Keys 108
Locks 108
Anti-theft system 109
Table of contents
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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.
²VENT± Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel
registers.
²FLR± Allows for maximum
heating. Distributes outside air through the floor ducts.
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.
²MIX± 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.
FAN
LOHI
COOLWARM
VENTFLROFF
MIX
FAN
LOHI
COOLWARM
VENTFLROFF
MIX
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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.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
FAN
LOHI
COOLWARM
MAX
A/C NORM
A/CVENTOFF
FLR
MIX
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Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode Selector Control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor can
operate in all modes except VENT
and FLR. 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 NORM A/C but more economical and will cool the inside
of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors
from entering the vehicle.FAN
LOHI
COOLWARM
MAX
A/C NORM
A/CVENTOFF
FLR
MIX
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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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²Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
GARAGE control as needed.
²Press the GARAGE control to
activate the transmitter.
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)
Outside air temperature
The outside temperature display is
contained in the overhead console
unless the vehicle is equipped with
an EATC system. Refer toElectric
automatic temperature controlin
theClimate controlschapter.
The temperature display can be
turned off and on by pressing the
SELECT control on the overhead
console. The temperature can be
displayed in Centigrade or
Fahrenheit by pressing the SELECT
control. The ignition key must be in
the ON or ACC position.
If the outside temperature falls
below 3ÉC (38ÉF), the display will
alternate from ªICEº to the outside
temperature at a two second rate
for one minute.
Compass
The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle
heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.
73˚ NW
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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