Cooling Your Vehicle With Outside Air - Ford 2001 Windstar Owner's Manual

Controls and features
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(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 6°C (43°F) or higher. However, the indicator will not light
unless is selected. If
A/C
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 windshield
defrost ducts.
•
(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 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. However, the
indicator will not light unless

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
2. Press . The indicator light next to the
A/C
3. Slide the temperature control knob to the left.
4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice.
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
• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in
before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the
windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as
desired.
• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF or
MAX A/C position.
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was previously selected before using
A/C
is selected.
A/C
, or .
control will illuminate.
A/C