climate control FORD THUNDERBIRD 2002 11.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Congratulations 4
Safety and environment protection 5
Symbol glossary 8
Instrument cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 16
Entertainment systems 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 19
Climate controls 35
Electronic automatic temperature control 35
Lights 49
Headlamps 49
Bulb replacement 53
Driver controls 60
Steering wheel adjustment 62
Power windows 63
Mirrors 65
Locks and security 84
Keys 84
Locks 84
Anti-theft system 86
Table of contents
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM
1. A/C control
2. Windshield defrost control
3. Recirculated air control
4. Passenger temperature control
5. Rear defrost control
6. Heated wiper rest/windshield control
7. Windshield and floor control
8. Floor control
9. Panel and floor control
10. Panel control
11. OFF control
12. AUTO control
13. Driver temperature control
14. Fan speed control
15. Temperature conversion control
16. Exterior temperature control
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Your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Automatic Temperature Control
(DATC) system. The system will maintain a selected temperature and
automatically control air flow.
You can override the automatic operation with any of the override
controls.
The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger
to set their own independent temperature set points for individual
comfort. The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan
speed for both driver and passenger.
The Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system will maintain a
selected temperature and automatically control air flow.
You can override the automatic operation with any of the override
controls.
The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger
to set their own independent temperature set points for individual
comfort. The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan
speed for both driver and passenger.
Turning the DATC system on, single zone control
Press AUTO, any of the override controls, the fan speed control, or the
driver temperature selection control to turn the DATC system on in the
single zone control. While in single zone control the driver and passenger
set temperatures are equalized, and only the driver's set temperature is
displayed. The DATC system will only operate when the ignition is in the
RUN position.
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Turning the DATC system on, dual zone control
Press the passenger temperature control to turn the DATC system on in
dual zone control. While in dual zone control, independent temperatures
are maintained for both the driver and passenger, and both set
temperatures are displayed.
Turning the system off
Press OFF. The outside temperature
(EXT) function (if selected) will
continue to operate until the
ignition is turned off.
AUTO OFFEXT
F C
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DATC automatic operation
Press AUTO and select the desired
temperature. The selected
temperature will appear in the
display window, and an indicator
above the AUTO control will light.
The DATC system will either heat or
cool the vehicle to achieve the
selected temperature. The system
will automatically determine the fan
speed, airflow location and whether outside or recirculated air is
required.
When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, the DATC directs
the majority of the airflow to the floor area. The system will allow some
airflow out of the defroster, demister outlets and outer instrument panel
registers in order to reduce window fogging. Additionally, if the engine is
not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will operate at a low speed
and the airflow will be directed to the windshield or to the floor. In
approximately 3
1¤2minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase
and the airflow location will change to the floor area.
When in AUTO mode, the DATC system automatically controls the air
conditioning operation, the fan speed, the airflow direction and
determines whether outside or recirculated air is required. Manual
control of the A/C, air recirculation and fan speed are available in auto
mode.
If unusual conditions exist (i.e. window fogging), the manual override
controls allow you to select airflow locations as necessary. To return to
full automatic control, press the AUTO control.
AUTO OFFEXT
F C
F
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DATC system AUTO temperature balance
The AUTO control may be used to toggle between single zone control
and dual zone control.
When in dual zone control (both driver and passenger set temperatures
are displayed), press and hold the auto control for approximately two
seconds to equalize the passenger set temperature with the driver set
temperature. Only the driver set temperature will be displayed. This
feature is useful when the driver is alone in the vehicle.
When in single zone control (only
driver set temperature displayed),
press and hold the AUTO control for
approximately two seconds to
return the DATC system to dual
zone control. Independent driver
and passenger temperatures will be
maintained. The previous passenger
set temperature and the current
driver set temperature are displayed.
AUTO OFFA/C
R EXT
F C
FF
AUTO OFFEXT
F C
F
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Driver side temperature selection
The display window indicates the selected temperature and manual
control of fan speed (
) if automatic fan speed is not desired.
To control the temperature, select any temperature between 19ÉC (65ÉF)
and 29ÉC (85ÉF) by pressing the temperature control on the driver side
of the system.
For continuous maximum cooling, press the temperature control until
16ÉC (60ÉF) is shown in the display window. The DATC will continue
maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a
warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.
For continuous maximum heating, press the temperature control until
32ÉC (90ÉF) is shown in the display window. The DATC will continue
maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a
cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.
Passenger side temperature selection
To control the temperature, select
any temperature between 19ÉC
(65ÉF) and 29ÉC (85ÉF) by pressing
the temperature control on the
passenger side of the system.
AUTO OFFA/C
R EXT
F C
FF
A/C
R
F
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Temperature conversion
Press the Fahrenheit/Celsius (ÉF ÉC)
control to switch between
Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature
on the DATC display only. The set
point temperatures in Celsius will be
displayed in half-degree increments.
Fan speed (
)
When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing
conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed
manually, press the fan control to cancel the automatic fan speed
operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower
fan speed. The display will show
and a bar graph to indicate manual
fan speed operation and relative speed.
When the fan is adjusted in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator will
remain lit and the system will remain in auto operation.
To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. The fan icon and bars
will disappear from the display, and the DATC system will return to full
automatic operation.
²A/C control
A/C(air conditioning) Ð Used to manually enable or disable the
operation of the air conditioning in all modes except defrost. In all
modes, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature
is about 2ÉC (35ÉF) or higher. When manual A/C is selected (ON) the
indicator will be lit. When manual A/C is selected (OFF) the indicator
will not be lit.
AUTO OFFEXT
F C
C
,
AUTO OFFA/C
R EXT
F C
FF
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In defrost and floor/defrost mode, if the outside temperature is about 2ÉC
(35ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air
to reduce window fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the
A/C override control cannot be selected.
When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing
conditions. With automatic A/C operation, the A/C indicator will be lit if
the outside temperature is about 2ÉC (35ÉF) or higher. You may override
the automatic A/C operation at any time. To manually control the A/C
operation and cancel automatic A/C operation, press the A/C control.
When the A/C is manually controlled in the AUTO mode, the AUTO
indicator will remain lit. To return to automatic A/C operation, press
AUTO.
²Recirculation control
(air recirculation) Ð Used to manually enable or disable the
operation of the recirculated air operation in all modes except defrost.
The use of recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps
to reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in
very hot conditions. Recirculated air may also help to keep undesired
outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to
allow the DATC system to automatically control the selection of outside
or recirculated air.
The recirculation control cannot be selected in the defrost mode, as
interior fogging may occur.
In floor and floor/defrost modes, the DATC system will automatically
return to outside air to help reduce window fogging. When the
recirculation air control is selected, the amount of time in manual
recirculated air depends on the ambient temperature.
AUTO OFFA/C
R EXT
F C
FF
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When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates
automatically for existing conditions. You may override the automatic
recirculated air operation at any time. To manually control the
recirculated air operation and cancel automatic recirculated air
operation, press the recirculated air control. When the recirculated air is
manually controlled in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator light will
remain lit. To return to full automatic recirculated air operation, press
AUTO.
Do not leave the DATC system in recirculated air operation for extended
periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold/damp
conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side and rear
windows.
Manual override controls
The manual override controls allow you to manually determine where
airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO.
When a manual airflow override control is selected, the DATC system will
turn off the AUTO indicator and display the indicators of all operating
override controls. More than one override control indicator may turn on
when an override control is selected.
The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except OFF.
However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 2ÉC (35ÉF) 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.
AUTO
A/C
R EXT
F C
FF
OFF
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