FORD WINDSTAR 1999 2.G Owner's Guide

Temperature control
Controls the temperature of the airflow for the front part of the
passenger compartment.
With the rear fan switch on the main control set to any fan speed
(except OFF), the rear temperature control:
²regulates the temperature of the airflow for the rear passenger
compartment.
²determines the air distribution to the rear registers.
The rear climate control distributes air in the following manner:
²Cool air is delivered from the overhead registers.
²Warm air is delivered from the lower (floor) register.
²Mid-temperature range air is delivered from both the overhead and
floor registers.
A/C
FRONT
REAR
OFFMAX
A/C
REAR CTL
A/C
FRONT
REAR
OFFMAX
A/C
REAR CTL
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Mode selector control
The mode selector control allows
you to adjust the direction of the
airflow to the front part of the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning can operate in all modes. However, the air
conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 4ÉC
(40ÉF) or above.
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.
Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be
left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the outside air inlet
duct.
²MAX A/C-ÉUses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than
A/C(A/C), but more economical and will cool the inside of the
vehicle faster. In this mode, the air conditioning will automatically
engage if the outside temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or above.
However, the indicator will not light unless the
A/C(A/C) control is
selected. If the (A/C) control was previously selected before using
MAX A/C, the indicator light will remain lit. Airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
²
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this
mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in order to cool the vehicle below
the outside temperature.
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.
MAX
A/C
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²(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in
order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. 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
instrument panel registers.
²
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air
through the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are
provided in this mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in order to cool the
vehicle below the outside temperature.
²
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air
conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. In this mode, the
air conditioning will automatically engage if the outside temperature is
about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or above. However, the indicator will not light unless
the
A/C(A/C) control is selected. If the A/C control was previously
selected before using Floor/Defrost, the indicator light will remain lit.
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 instrument panel registers.
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 4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. However, the
indicator will not light unless the
A/C(A/C) control is selected.
Cooling your vehicle with outside air
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less
economical than using recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity.
In order to cool your vehicle using outside air:
1. Turn the mode selector to
(panel),(panel and floor) or
(floor).
2. Press the
A/C(A/C) control. The indicator light next to theA/C(A/C)
control will illuminate.
3. Slide the temperature control knob to the left.
4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice.
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During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air
outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be
corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will prevent your
windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired
position.
²To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.
²When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.
²To get maximum heating performance from the second row floor vents
(located under the front row seats), place the front mode selector
control in the
(floor) position and set the fan speed to its highest
setting.
²If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in any other
mode when the A/C control is selected, this may indicate that the
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.
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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Rear passenger compartment climate control system (if equipped)
This system allows the rear seat occupants to adjust their climate
comfort level.
The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main climate
control system on the instrument panel:
²If the main climate control system on the instrument panel is set to
OFF, the rear climate control system will also be off.
²If the rear passenger compartment climate control lever is set to OFF,
the rear climate controls will be off.
²If the rear fan control on the main climate control system is set in any
of the fan speed positions, air will be distributed from the rear seat
registers at the corresponding speed.
²If the rear fan control on the main climate control system is set to
REAR CTL, rear seat passengers can control their own fan speed and
temperature and upper or lower air distribution.
A/C
FRONT
REAR
OFFMAX
A/C
REAR CTL
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The rear climate system fan speed
control allows rear passengers to
control the volume of air that is
distributed from the rear registers.
The temperature/mode selection
control allows rear passengers to
select the temperature, as well as
whether the air is distributed from
the overhead registers or the floor
register, or a mix between the two.
The temperature/mode selection control allows you to select any
temperature setting for your desired comfort level and gives you three
choices for air distribution:
²
(Panel)
²
(Panel and floor)
²
(Floor)
It is important to note that whenever the temperature/mode selection
control is set to a specific temperature setting, the system automatically
determines the air distribution location:
²Cool temperature range settings allow the air to be distributed
through the overhead registers.
²Mild (mid temperature range settings) allow the air to be distributed
through both the overhead registers and the floor register.
²Warm temperature range settings allow the air to be distributed
through the floor register.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
²The small LED will illuminate
when the defroster is activated.
The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.
USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM Stereo
Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature
enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.
1234AM/FM
SEEKTONE
CLK
TUNE
TONE VOL
12 FMSTDX
VOL
PUSH
ON
AM / FM STEREO
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Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio mode.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio mode.
VOL
PUSH
ON
VOL
PUSH
ON
AM/FM
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Tune adjust in radio mode
²Pressto move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
station is located there). Hold the
control to move through the
frequencies quickly.
²Press
to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not
a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.
Seek function
The seek function control works in radio mode.
Seek function in radio mode
²Pressto find the next
listenable station down the
frequency band.
²Press
to find the next
listenable station up the
frequency band.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight
FM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.
2. Select a station. Refer toTune adjustorSeek functionfor more
information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,
indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.
SEEK
TUNE
SEEK
TUNE
1234
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Bass adjust
The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system's bass output.
With the electronic AM/FM stereo,
press the TONE control once, then
use the volume knob to adjust the
level.
Treble adjust
The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system's treble output.
With the electronic AM/FM stereo,
press the TONE control twice, then
use the volume knob to adjust the
level.
Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
With the electronic AM/FM stereo,
press the TONE control three times,
then use the volume knob to adjust
the level.
Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)
Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
With the electronic AM/FM stereo,
press the TONE control four times,
then use the volume knob to adjust
the level.
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
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