Ford Escort 1997 Owner's Manual page 19

Turn the air distribution dial to the
desired airflow position. For
vehicles with manual heating
systems, the modes can only be
used for heating or ventilating
(except OFF).
To prevent humidity buildup inside
of the vehicle, always drive with
the climate control system turned
on.
Do not put objects under the front
seats that interfere with the flow
of air to the back seat area.
* If equipped with air conditioning
Using the MAX A/C mode
• MAX A/C mode (if equipped)
can be used for air conditioning
or heating. This mode is noisier
but more economical than A/C;
it will only function if the air
temperature outside the vehicle
is about 10°C (50°F) or higher.
Select MAX A/C and turn the
temperature dial to the left for
recirculated, cooled airflow
through these vents:
Using the A/C mode
• A/C mode (if equipped) can be
used for heating, ventilating, or
air conditioning; the air
Controls and features
A/C
*
MAX
*
A/C
60 70
50
80 3
40 100
80 120 2
1 2 / 90 RPM x 1000
E F C H 60
30 0 0 0 0 0 0 140 1
FUEL FILL
40 160 100
20
20 1 10
180
0 0 0
RESET
XXX
MIRROR
L R
SET
ACC
XXXX
AM
FM
SET
SEEK
TUNE SCAN
TUNE
DISCS EJ
VOL–
PUSH ON
1 2
SIDE 1-2
LO
OFF
TAPE
CD
BASS TREB
REW FF
– +
BAL FADE
5 1
3 4
COMP SIDE 1-2
OFF
* A/C
* MAX
HI A/C
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