climate control FORD EXCURSION 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 21
Rear seat controls 24
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Climate Controls 42
Heater only 42
Manual heating and air conditioning 43
Electronic automatic temperature control 45
Rear window defroster 48
Lights 49
Headlamps 49
Turn signal control 52
Bulb replacement 54
Driver Controls 60
Windshield wiper/washer control 60
Steering wheel adjustment 61
Power windows 65
Mirrors 66
Speed control 70
Message center 73
Locks and Security 84
Keys 84
Locks 84
Anti-theft system 93
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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 fan will not operate.
:Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents,
floor vents and demister vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents. Can be used to clear windshield of fog and thin ice.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm
weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air
flow to the rear seats.
•Remove 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. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.
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3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward 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.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 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.
MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents and center console vents (if equipped) to cool the vehicle. This
re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient.
Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering
the vehicle. The temperature selection control will not adjust airflow
temperature when in MAX A/C mode.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and
center console vents (if equipped).
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents, floor
vents and center console vents (if equipped).
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,
floor vents and demister vents.
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:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF position.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been“aired out.”
For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C) in MAX A/C mode:
•Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
•Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust in order to
maintain comfort.
To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
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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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Press the AUTO and
(floor/defrost) controls at the same time and
hold for one second to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
1.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate
air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO,
(defrost), and(floor/defrost).
2.Recirculated air:Press to
activate/deactivate air recirculation
in 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.
3.Defrost:
Distributes outside
air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be
used to clear windshield of fog and thin ice.
4.Fan speed:Press the respective
control in order to manually
increase or decrease the fan speed.
To return to automatic fan
operation, press AUTO.
5.
(Floor/defrost): Distributes air through the instrument panel
vents, floor vents and demister vents.
OFFAUTOEXT TEMP
A/CF
AUTO
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6.(Floor): Distributes air through the floor vents.
7.
(Panel/floor): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
floor vents and center console vents (if equipped).
8.
(Panel): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and
center console vents (if equipped).
9.OFF:Outside air is shut out and
the climate control system is turned
off.
10.Manual override controls:
The manual override controls allow
you to change the system operation.
To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. Refer to controls 5–8
for a brief description of each mode.
11.AUTO:Press to engage full
automatic operation, 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.
12.EXT Control (if equipped):
PressEXT TEMPto display outside
temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
13.Temperature controls:Press
to increase or decrease the
temperature in the vehicle cabin.
Note:The recommended vehicle
cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been“aired out.”
For maximum cooling performance in AUTO mode:
•Press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.
For maximum cooling performance using manual override modes:
•Press
(panel), A/C, with recirculated air. Set the temperature to
60°F (16°C) and the fan to the highest setting.
To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to 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.
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.
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary controls. These allow the
front or rear seat passengers to control airflow direction, temperature
and fan level of the rear compartment to quickly heat or cool the entire
vehicle.
Front auxiliary controls:
1.Fan control:Controls the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle. Turn to REAR to give rear
seat passengers control of the
auxiliary system. When set to OFF
the auxiliary system is turned off.
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2.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow in the
vehicle. If the main climate control system is in Max A/C mode (for
manual controls) or in full cooling (for automatic controls) the auxiliary
temperature selection will not adjust airflow temperature.
3.Airflow control:FLOOR directs air to the floor of the third row
seating. PANEL directs air to the overhead registers of the second and
third row seating. To blend the airflow direction, select any position
between FLOOR and PANEL.
Rear auxiliary controls:
When the front auxiliary control is set to REAR, the control in the rear
seat overhead console must be used to make the desired adjustments. If
the front auxiliary control is not set to REAR, the rear seat control will
not operate.
1.Fan control:Controls the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2.Temperature control:Controls
the temperature of the airflow in the
vehicle. If the main climate control
system is in Max A/C mode for
manual controls or in full cooling for automatic controls, the auxiliary
temperature selection will not adjust airflow temperature.
3.Airflow control:FLOOR directs air to the floor of the third row
seating. PANEL directs air to the overhead registers of the second and
third row seating. To blend the airflow direction, select any position
between FLOOR and PANEL.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear window defroster control is
located on the instrument panel and
works to clear the rear window of
fog and thin ice.
Ensure the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position. Press to activate/deactivate
rear window defrost.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Radio control features
•Press MODE to select AM, FM1,
FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped).
In Radio mode:
•Press NEXT to select a preset
station from memory.
In Tape mode:
•Press NEXT to listen to the next
selection on the tape.
In CD mode:
•Press NEXT to listen to the next
track on the disc.
In any mode:
•Press VOL up or down to adjust
the volume.
Climate control features
•Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature.
•Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed.
TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.
The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on
your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.
The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.
Trip computer features are as follows:
NEXT
MODE
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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.
TIRES
Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they
must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them.
Glossary of tire terminology
•Tire label:A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle
can carry.
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