FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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Setting the climate controls for warm weather defogging
[IP00750(ALL)08/95]
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Under normal conditions, when the vehicle is
parked, the climate control system should be
left with the function selector lever in any
position other than RECIRC (heating) or MAX
A/C (heating and air conditioning system).
This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through
the air vents.
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142 [IP00760(ALL)08/95]Heating Only System (Without air
conditioning)
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, or use the outside air vents by
using the climate controls on the center of the
instrument panel.
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The levers that control the standard heating system
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Turning on the heat
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To heat the inside of your vehicle
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1. Move the function selector lever to PANEL,
PNL/FLR, FLOOR, FLR/DEF orV
(Defrost).
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When PANEL is selected, air is directed out
of the panel registers.
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When PNL/FLR is selected, air is directed
out of the panel registers and the floor
ducts.
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When FLOOR is selected, most of the air is
directed through the floor ducts, and a little
air is also directed at the windshield and
side windows to help prevent fogging.
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When FLR/DEF is selected, air is directed
through the floor ducts and the defroster outlets.
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WhenV(Defrost) is selected, air is directed
out of the defroster outlets.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
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3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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To defrost the windshield and the side windows:
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1. Move the function selector lever to the
defrost symbol.
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When the defrost symbol is selected, most of
the air is directed to the windshield and a
small amount is directed toward the side
windows. The defrost mode also helps defog
interior window surfaces.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
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3. Set the fan speed at 4.
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Heating and defrosting at the same time
[IP00950(ALL)08/95]
To heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost
the windshield at the same time:
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1. Position the function selector lever at
FLR/DEF.
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When the function selector lever is in this
position, air is split between the floor,
windshield, and the side window demisters.
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2. Move the temperature lever to the red
(warm) area or to the desired temperature.
[IP00990(ALL)08/95]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
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144 [IP01000(ALL)08/95]Ventilating your vehicle with outside air
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On mild days, you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:
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1. Move the function selector lever to PANEL.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
blue (cool) area or to the desired
temperature.
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3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Bi-level operation:
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1. Move the function selector lever to the
PNL/FLR position.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
desired temperature.
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NOTE: The temperature of the air coming
from the panel vents will be cooler
than the temperature of the air coming
from the floor vents. The difference in
temperatures can be controlled by
adjusting the temperature control lever.
The maximum difference in
temperatures will occur when the
temperature control lever is in the
center range (between the red [warm]
and blue [cool] positions). This feature
is especially useful on cool yet sunny
days, when the vehicle is warmed by
the sun yet you desire warmer air at
your feet.
[IP01090(ALL)08/95]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
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To adjust the temperature inside your vehicle,
use the temperature control lever. Move the
control between red (warm) and blue (cool)
for comfort.
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Do not drive with the air inlet selector lever
in the ªrecirculateº position (MAX A/C on
heating and air conditioning systems or
RECIRC on heating only systems). Driving
with the climate control system in this mode
may cause severe window fogging.
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[IP06700(ALL)12/03]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the
area below the windshield on the outside of
your vehicle. They could block the air intake.
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Under normal conditions, the system should
be left in PANEL, PNL/FLR, FLOOR,
FLR/DEF, or the defrost position. This allows
the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the air vents.
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To prevent fogging of the windshield in cool
and humid weather, set the function selector
lever to the defrost position before starting
the engine.
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
(If equipped)
[IP06900(ALL)07/93]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
by using the climate controls on the center of
the instrument panel.
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The heating and air conditioning controls
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Refer toTips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehiclein the previous section for hints on
temperature control.
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Turning on the heat
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[IP07405(ALL)06/95]
To heat the inside of your vehicle:
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1. Move the function selector lever to PANEL,
PNL/FLR, FLOOR, FLR/DEF, orV
(Defrost). SeeThe controlsearlier in this
chapter for a description of these positions.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
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3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Heating and defrosting at the same time
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1. Position the function selector lever to
FLR/DEF.
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2. Move the temperature lever to the red
(warm) area or to the desired temperature.
[IP07440(ALL)06/94]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
[IP07460(ALL)06/93]
To defrost the windshield and side
windows:
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1. Move the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) symbol.
[IP07490(ALL)06/95]
When the defrost symbol is selected, most of
the air is directed to the windshield and a
small amount is directed toward the side
windows. The defrost mode also helps defog
interior window surfaces.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
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NOTE: In temperatures greater than45ÊF (7ÊC),
press the A/C button on in order to
dehumidify the incoming air and
enhance defogging performance.
[IP07545(ALL)06/94]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
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Turning on the air conditioning
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[IP07575(ALL)09/93]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
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1. Press the A/C button.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
blue (cool) area.
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148 [IP07710(ALL)06/94]3. Move the function selector lever to the MAX
A/C position.
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When the function selector lever is in the
MAX A/C position, cooled interior air is
recirculated through the system. This
position is more economical than continually
cooling outside air.
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4. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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[IP09100(ALL)09/93]
If the inside of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for a few minutes with the windows
down. This forces most of the hot, stale air
out of the vehicle and helps the air
conditioning cool the vehicle faster.
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[IP09300(ALL)07/93]
Cooling your vehicle with outside air
[IP09350(ALL)06/94]
Use any function selector lever position except
for MAX A/C to cool your vehicle with outside
air. Cooling your vehicle in this way brings in
outside air and is quieter but less economical
than using recirculated air.
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[IP09750(ALL)07/93]
To cool your vehicle using outside air:
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1. Press the A/C button.
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2. Move the function control lever to PANEL
or to the desired position.
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3. Move the temperature control lever to the
blue (cool) area.
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4. Set the fan at the desired speed.
[IP11100(ALL)07/93]
To ventilate your vehicle with outside air
[IP11150(ALL)07/93]
In mild weather, use the outside, cooler air to
ventilate the vehicle. You will get better fuel
economy by not using the air conditioning.
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To ventilate your vehicle using the vents:
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1. Be sure that the A/C is off.
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2. Move the function selector lever to PANEL.
[IP11500(ALL)12/89]
When PANEL is selected, outside air is
directed out the instrument panel registers.
[IP11550(ALL)07/93]
3. Move the temperature control lever to the
blue (cool) area or to the desired
temperature.
[IP12300(ALL)10/93]
4. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Bi-level operation:
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1. Move the function selector lever to the
PNL/FLR position.
[IP20200(ALL)06/94]
2. Turn on the air conditioning, if desired.
[IP20300(ALL)06/94]
3. Move the temperature control lever to the
desired temperature.
[IP20400(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: The temperature of the air coming
from the panel vents will be cooler
than the temperature of the air coming
from the floor vents. The difference in
temperatures can be controlled by
adjusting the temperature control lever.
The maximum difference in
temperatures will occur when the
temperature control lever is in the
center range (between the red [warm]
and blue [cool] positions). This feature
is especially useful on cool yet sunny
days, when the vehicle is warmed by
the sun yet you desire warmer air at
your feet.
[IP20500(ALL)10/93]
4. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the inside and outside
rear window.
[IP21900(ALL)09/95]
The button for the rear window defroster is on
the instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
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The button that controls the rear window defroster
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[IP22400(ALL)02/95]
To defrost the rear window:
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1. Clear any snow from the rear window.
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2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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3. Press the rear window defrost button. The
ON indicator will illuminate.
[IP22800(ALL)12/89]
4. When the rear window is clear, push the
button again to turn off the defroster.
[IP23000(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Do not use sharp objects to scrape the
inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean the inside of
the rear window surface. You could
damage the heating elements, which
are bonded to the inside surface of the
rear window.
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