instrument panel FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G User Guide

Instrument Panel Controls
111 and temperature you select. The function selector control knob
allows you to select heating or cooling and determine where the
air will be directed. The temperature control knob setting
determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle.
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Climate control knobs
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[IP01550(ALL)03/95]
To turn your air conditioner and heater system on, select any
position except OFF. This will turn the fan on and allow airflow
into the vehicle. To turn your air conditioner and heater off,
select OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop airflow from
coming into the vehicle.
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[IP01600(ALL)03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP01650(ALL)03/95]
The temperature control knob is the rotating knob located at the
center of the control with tapered red and blue bands
surrounding most of the knob. The wide red part of the band
(full right) is the heat or warmer area. The wide blue area (full
left) is the cooling or cool temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give a temperature
between the two extreme temperatures.
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HFan speed adjustment
[IP01750(ALL)03/95]
The
H(left) knob on the control is the fan control knob which
controls the volume of air flow. Rotate the
Hknob to the right
to increase fan speed and increase the amount of air entering
the vehicle. Four fan speed positions are available and are
indicated by dots beside the
Hcontrol knob. The largest dot is
high speed position.
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[IP01800(ALL)08/94]
Airflow selections
[IP01850(ALL)08/95]
Q(Panel)
[IP01900(ALL)03/95]
UseQto bring outside air through the instrument panel
registers. You can heat the air in this position by rotating the
temperature knob into the red area. The air CANNOT be cooled
below the outside temperature regardless of the temperature
knob setting. Select A/C or MAX A/C to get cool air through
the instrument panel registers.
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[IP01950(ALL)08/95]
A/C
[IP02000(ALL)06/94]
Select A/C to get refrigerated outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The A/C position is used for cooling
except when it is 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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[IP02050(ALL)08/95]
MAX A/C
[IP02100(ALL)05/95]
The MAX A/C position produces cool air more rapidly to
provide faster cooling of your vehicle. This 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 and is normal
when using MAX A/C. The air flow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
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S(Panel and Floor)
[IP02200(ALL)03/95]
SelectSto direct airflow to the floor and through the
instrument panel registers at the same time. This selection can
be used to either heat or cool your vehicle. The air conditioner
will operate to cool the air if the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (10ÊC) orwarmer.
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[IP02250(ALL)08/95]
R(Floor)
[IP02300(ALL)03/95]
SelectRto direct air to the floor. The air cannot be cooled in
theRposition but can be heated by rotating the temperature
knob into the red area.
[IP02350(ALL)08/95]
P(Floor and Defrost)
[IP02400(ALL)03/95]
SelectPto direct air to the floor and windshield defrosters at
the same time. If the outside temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC)
or warmer, the air will also be dehumidified to remove
moisture. This feature will help prevent fogging in humid
weather. The air can be cooled or heated.
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[IP02450(ALL)08/95]
V(Defrost)
[IP02500(ALL)03/95]
SelectVto obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Rotate
the temperature knob into the red area for the air temperature
required to defrost. When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(10ÊC) or warmer, the airwill be dehumidified to remove
moisture. Rotate the
Hknob to increase the airflow.
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Operating tips
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[IP02600(ALL)02/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning and heater system.
[IP02650(ALL)03/95]
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting your engine.
This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, you may select another function.
[IP02700(ALL)03/95]
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the air conditioner or heater system turned on.
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[IP02750(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.
[IP02800(ALL)03/95]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your air conditioner and heater system that could block the
air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
[IP04500( X)03/95]
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(If equipped)
[IP04600( X)03/95]
The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel below
the radio and will operate only when the ignition key is turned
on to the ON position.
[IP04700( X)03/95]
The EATC feature will maintain the temperature you select and
automatically control the airflow for your comfort. It also allows
you to override the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
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Electronic automatic temperature control system
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[IP04850( X)02/95]
To turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATIC button or any
of the six override buttons along the bottom of the control.
[IP04900( X)03/95]
To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system
is off, the display window will be blank (dark) when the
ignition is on. The display will also be blank (dark) when the
ignition is off.
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[IP05000( X)01/95]
If you select AUTOMATIC, the system will automatically
determine fan speed and airflow location. If an override button
is selected, your selection determines airflow location only. Fan
speed remains automatic unless you override it by rotating the
vertical thumbwheel located at the extreme right of the control
panel.
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Automatic operation
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[IP05600( X)02/95]
Push the AUTOMATIC button and select the desired
temperature. The selected temperature and AUTO will be shown
in the display window. The EATC will automatically heat or
cool to achieve the set temperature. Under normal conditions,
your EATC will need no additional attention.
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The average temperature range used is between68ÊF (20ÊC) and
78ÊF (26ÊC).Changing the temperature setting by several
degrees outside this range will not speed up the heating or
cooling process.
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[IP06400( X)01/95]
Fan speed and thumbwheel
[IP06500( X)05/95]
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing
conditions. You must push AUTOMATIC for automatic fan
speed operation. To control the fan speed yourself, use the
thumbwheel which will cancel the automatic fan speed control.
The thumbwheel is located at the extreme right side of the
EATC control panel and is marked with a
Hsymbol. Rotate up
for HI and down for LO speeds.
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Manual override buttons
[IP07100( X)03/95]
Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to make special
selections. The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the
EATC Control and allow you to determine where the air will be
discharged. Pressing any override button changes the air
discharge location only. It does not affect the ability of the
system to control temperature or the fan speed. Return to fully
automatic operation by pushing the AUTOMATIC button.
[IP07200( X)07/94]
MAX A/C Button
[IP07300( X)03/95]
MAX A/C allows for faster cooling because air is drawn from
inside the vehicle. Using inside air causes the fan to sound
louder which is normal for this selection. The display window
will change to indicate60ÊF (16ÊC) and MAXA/C. The fan will
run at high speed and the air flow will be from the instrument
panel registers. To exit and return to the previous temperature,
push AUTOMATIC or any of the other 5 override buttons.
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VENT Button
[IP07500( X)03/95]
Push this button to select outside air through the instrument
panel registers. The display window will show the set
temperature and VENT to the lower right of the temperature.
Your EATC will heat the air if the temperature you have
selected is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle.
However, the air willNOTbe cooled regardless of the
temperature setting. Airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers.
[IP07600( X)03/95]
PNL & FLR Button
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[IP07700( X)03/95]
Push this button to get air from the floor and instrument panel
registers at the same time. The display will show the set
temperature and the words PNL and FLR. Depending on the
selected temperature, the air will be automatically heated or
cooled.
[IP07800( X)07/94]
FLOOR Button
[IP07900( X)03/95]
Airflow will be to the floor when the FLOOR button is pressed.
The display window will show the set temperature and FLR to
the left of the temperature. The air cannot be cooled in the
FLOOR position, only heated. Fan speed will be automatic
unless manually controlled. If you override the fan speed and
wish to return to automatic fan control, push AUTOMATIC.
Then, again select FLOOR for airflow to the floor.
[IP08000( X)07/94]
FLR & DEF Button
[IP08100( X)03/95]
Push this button to get air to the floor and windshield
defrosters at the same time. The display will show the set
temperature, FLR andVsymbol to indicate FLR & DEF has
been selected. If the outside temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC) or
warmer, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This
will help to prevent fogging in humid weather.
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DEFVButton
[IP08300( X)03/95]
Press the defrost button to obtain maximum airflow to the
windshield. Adjust the temperature setting as required for
defrosting. The display window will show the temperature
setting andVsymbol to the left of the temperature. When the
outside temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC) orwarmer, the air will
be dehumidified to remove moisture.
[IP08400( X)07/94]
REAR FAN OFF Button
[IP08500( X)03/95]
Press this button once to turn on the rear fan circuit. Press the
button again to turn the rear fan off. REAR FAN OFF will be
shown in the display window above the set temperature.
[IP08600( X)03/95]
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Operating tips
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[IP08800( X)04/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control system.
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[IP08900( X)07/95]
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In humid weather, select DEFVbefore starting your
engine. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a
few minutes of operation, switch to AUTOMATIC or an
override selection of your choice.
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