Ford Windstar Owner's Manual page 90

The auxiliary system is controlled exclusively by the 9-position
switch. If the control is turned to the left, cool air will be
delivered at the beltline and overhead. If the control is turned
to the right, warm air will be delivered to the floor area. The
further left or right from the OFF position the control is turned,
the higher the fan speed.
The standard heating system and the heating portion of the
heating and air conditioning system are essentially identical.
There is one exception, however; the air conditioning
compressor will automatically engage when the P
(DEFROST/FLOOR) or V (DEFROST) position is selected to
aid in defogging and defrosting the inside glass when the
outside temperature is above approximately 45˚F (7˚C). Refer to
the heating system operating instructions covered previously for
a more detailed explanation of heating system operation.
Turning on the Air Conditioner
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
Turn the Function Selector Knob to MAX A/C.
1.
Turn the Temperature Control Knob to COOL.
2.
Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice.
3.
If your vehicle is equipped with the rear passenger
4.
compartment air conditioning unit, it will be on when the
front system is on MAX A/C, A/C or PANEL/FLOOR and
the rear climate control knob is set to REAR CTRL, and any
fan speed. Refer to the previous section for an explanation of
the heating system.
Adjust your instrument panel registers.
5.
If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, you may want to
6.
drive for a few minutes with the windows down and the air
conditioner on. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioner to cool the interior
more quickly.
Controls and Features
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