The Climate Control Systems - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

If you have radio transmitting equipment in
your vehicle, be aware that it can interfere with
your vehicle's electrical system and may cause
the instrumentation and/or convenience
products to have temporary, abnormal operation.
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.

The Climate Control Systems

Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
Heating Only System
Heating and Air Conditioning System
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
The Controls
The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
settings numbered 1 (low) through 4 (high) and
on OFF position.
Pushing the A/C button (in the center of the fan
speed knob) turns on the air conditioning
system, if equipped. The fan must be on for the
air conditioning compressor to operate. The
indicator light, to the left of the fan speed knob,
will glow when the A/C system is on.
The temperature control lever may be adjusted
from cool air in the blue range to warm air in
the red range.
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