Ford Crown 1999 User Manual

Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 23

Seating and safety restraints 91

Starting and driving

Starting 112

Driving 117

Roadside emergencies 132

Servicing

Maintenance and care 148

Capacities and specifications 187

Customer assistance 192

Reporting safety defects 204

Index 205

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Copyrightr1998 Ford Motor Company

Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Severe Duty Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information.

Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Natural Gas Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information.

Instrumentation

Headlamp

control

(pg. 23)

AUTO LAMP

PUSH INTERIOR

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

Instrument cluster

(pg. 21)

(pg. 23)

Driver side air bag

(pg. 101)

AIR

SUSP

CHECK ENGINE

HI LO

OFF

VOLTS FUEL

FUEL FILL DOOR

PANEL

DIM

0FF

R.DEF.

MPH km/h

P R N D 2 1

OD OFF

100

120

140

100

160

180

11 0

200

120

BRAKE

TEMP

Rear window defroster

control

(pg. 24)

wiper/washer control

*If equipped

Turn signal and

(pg. 66)

Speed control*

(pg. 68)

Instrumentation

OIL

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

Gearshift

(w/overdrive button)

(pg. 125)

VOL - PUSH ON

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SEEK

SCAN

TUNE

123456

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

MAX A/C

NORM A/C

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

FM1

AUTO

Electronic sound system

(pg. 34)

CLK

TAPE AMS

SIDE

1 - 2

REW FF

OFF

Climate control systems

(pg. 25)

Traction control switch*

(pg. 120)

Clock

(pg. 33)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster

TRAC CNTL

LOW

CHECK

FUEL

ENGINE

VOLTS FUEL

FUEL FILL DOOR

AIR

SUSP

100

120

0000000

000

MPH km/h

140

160

200

180

10 0

11 0

12 0

OFF

AIR

BAG

BRAKE

TEMP OIL

Optional instrument cluster

CHECK

ENGINE

N O R M

LTR GAL

AIR

BAG

SPEED CONTROL

+–

EMPTY

P R N D 2 1

CHECK

km/h MPH

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

AVG

ECON

TRIP

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

INST

ECON

AVG

SPEED

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge. The light comes on when there is approximately 1/16th of a

LOW

FUEL

tank indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level.

Instrumentation

Check engine

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the check engine light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to

illuminate. Examples are:

The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

CHECK

ENGINE

Instrumentation

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position, the engine is off and the parking brake is engaged. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

AIR

BAG

BRAKE

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.

ABS

Instrumentation

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

Engine oil pressure (if equipped)

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter.

This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off.

Engine coolant temperature

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool.

Instrumentation

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot.

Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your vehicle serviced.

This light also illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON.

Air suspension (if equipped)

This light tells you if the air suspension needs repair or if the air suspension switch is OFF. For information on the air suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter.

O/D off

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and transmission control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.

AIR

SUSP

O/D

OFF

Traction ControlY active (if equipped)

Flashes when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event.

If the Traction Controly indicator comes on or stays lit, either:

• the Traction Controly system needs service, or

TRAC CNTL

Instrumentation

• the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal chime

Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges

AIR

TRAC CNTL

LOW

CHECK

FUEL

ENGINE

VOLTS FUEL

FUEL FILL DOOR

SUSP

0000000

MPH km/h

100

000

120

OFF

140

10 0

160

180

11 0

200

12 0

TEMP OIL

BRAKE

AIR

BAG

Instrumentation

Optional instrument cluster gauges

CHECK

ENGINE

N O R M

LTR

GAL

AIR

BAG

SPEED CONTROL

+–

EMPTY

P R N D 2 1

CHECK

km/h

MPH

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

AVG

ECON

TRIP

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

INST

ECON

AVG

SPEED

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

• Standard instrument cluster

FUEL

• Optional instrument cluster

This shows the approximate amount of fuel in the fuel tank in whole numbers (liters or gallons). If your tank is full or nearly full, the display will be “F”. If your tank is empty or nearly empty, the display will be “E”.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

• Standard instrument cluster

Instrumentation

100

120

0000000

MPH km/h

0000

140

160

180

200

10 0

11 0

12 0

• Optional instrument cluster

km/h

MPH

Instrumentation

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

MPH km/h

100

120

0000000

0000

140

160

180

200

10 0

11 0

12 0

• Optional instrument cluster

km/h

MPH

Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

Refer to Electronic Message Center for Trip A and Trip B features on the optional instrument cluster.

MPH

60 70

120

100

0 00000

0000

140

km/h

160

100

180

120

110

Instrumentation

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let it cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot.

• Standard instrument cluster

TEMP

• Optional instrument cluster

N O R M

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section, the engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Instrumentation

Battery voltage gauge (if equipped)

This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have

VOLTS

the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped)

This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “H” and “L”).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

OIL

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER

The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ON position.

The message center allows you to:

• see problems such as door ajar, air suspension, trunk ajar, washer fluid low

• see how many kilometers/miles you can drive before running out of fuel

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

AVG

ECON

TRIP

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

AVG

SPEED

Instrumentation

• see when overdrive has been deactivated

• monitor the average fuel economy

• check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B

• monitor the average speed

Selectable features

Reset

Press this control to reset the selected message center function to zero. The only functions which can be reset are:

• AVG ECON

• TRIP A or TRIP B

• AVG SPEED

E/M

Press this control to switch the electronic instrument cluster display and the message center display from metric to English units.

RESET E/M SELECT

Select

Each press of the SELECT control will select a different function.

Press the right side of the control to advance the function to the right, and press the left side of the control to advance the function to the left.

To reset any function:

RESET E/M SELECT

Instrumentation

1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT control to choose the

desired function.

2. Press the RESET control and the

selected message center function will be reset to zero.

Message center functions

DIST TO EMPTY (DTE)

This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle. Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few miles. At least 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) of fuel must be added for the fuel gauge to immediately show the new fuel level.

The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds and sound a tone for 1 second when you have approximately:

• 80 km (50 miles) left before you run out of fuel

• 40 km (25 miles)

• 16 km (10 miles)

The message center will remain in the DTE function until the SELECT control is pressed to change functions.

Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. DTE is calculated using a method that considers the fuel economy of the last 800 km (500 miles) driven.

RESET E/M SELECT

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

RESET E/M SELECT

AVG

ECON

TRIP

AVG

SPEED

Instrumentation

If “CO” or “CS” is displayed, there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

AVG ECON (average fuel economy)

Select this function to display your average fuel economy in liters/100 km or miles/gallon.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallons)

Press the RESET control while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the function.

The average displayed is the average since the last reset.

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

RESET E/M SELECT

AVG

ECON

TRIP

AVG

SPEED

TRIP A and TRIP B

These two functions allow you to see how far you have traveled since you last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely independent and must be reset individually.

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

AVG

ECON

TRIP

AVG

ECON

TRIP

AVG

SPEED

AVG

SPEED

Instrumentation

To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET control while the

RESET E/M SELECT

appropriate trip distance feature (TRIP A or TRIP B) is displayed.

AVG SPEED (average speed)

Select this function to display your average speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

AVG

ECON

TRIP

AVG

SPEED

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your average speed. When your vehicle is not moving, the average speed is displayed at 0 kilometers (0 miles) per hour.

Message center indicator lights

Check air suspension

Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. This light will remain on to indicate that the air suspension switch is off or to indicate a possible system fault. For more information on the air suspension system, refer to the

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

Driving chapter.

Overdrive off

Illuminates when the transmission control switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

driving, have your vehicle serviced.

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

DOOR

AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Door ajar

Illuminates when one of the doors is not completely shut and the ignition is turned to ON. With the ignition ON, this light will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then remain on (if a door is open).

Low washer fluid

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and will stay on when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Trunk ajar

If the trunk is not completely closed, this light comes on when you turn the ignition to ON. With the ignition ON, this light will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then remain on (if the trunk is open).

Instrumentation

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DOOR

AJAR

MILES

/GAL

DOOR

AJAR

MILES

/GAL

DOOR

AJAR

MILES

/GAL

INDICATOR LAMP MODULE

The indicator lamp module contains the following lamps:

Traction ControlY active (if equipped)

Flashes when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a

TRAC CNTL

wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event.

Instrumentation

If the Traction Controly indicator comes on or stays lit, either:

• the Traction Controly system needs service, or

• the customer has disabled the system using the traction control

switch.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

ABS

BRAKE

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation.

• Push up to brighten.

• Push down to dim.

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

High beams

Push forward to activate.

Controls and features

PANEL

DIM

OFF

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

HI LO

OFF

HI LO

OFF

Controls and features

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is

AUTO LAMP

turned to OFF.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the key must be in the ON position,

• the parking brake released, and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

OFF

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

R.DEF.

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

• The small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window

defroster.

Controls and features

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.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

NORM

A/C MAX

A/C

VENT

OFF

FLOOR

MIX

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated

in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

NORM

A/C

MAX

A/C

VENT

OFF

FLOOR

MIX

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except VENT and FLR. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) 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.

Controls and features

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 “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• NORM A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

• VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• OFF-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.

• FLR-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• MIX-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. 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 defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

•

-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 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

Controls and features

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield).

• If 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.

• When 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.

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system (if equipped)

The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

with any of the override controls or the fan speed control.

OFF

Controls and features

Turning the EATC on

Press AUTOMATIC, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position.

Turning the EATC off

Press OFF. The Outside Temperature function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off.

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

OFF

AUTOMATIC

OFF

FLR • DEF DEF

Automatic operation

Press AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is turned.

When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield. In 3

⁄2minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase

and the airflow location will change to the floor area. If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual

override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary.

Temperature selection

The display window indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override

AUTO

controls) and manual control of fan speed (

) if automatic fan speed is not desired.

To control the temperature, select any temperature between 18°C (65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the blue (cooler) or red (warmer) buttons.

Controls and features

OUTSIDE TEMP

NORM A/C

VENTMAX A/C

For continuous maximum cooling, push the blue button until 15°C (59°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the red button.

For continuous maximum heating, push the red button until 32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a cooler temperature is selected by pressing the blue button.

Temperature conversion

Press MAX A/C and DEF at the same time (for one second) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

OFF

If your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control to change your electronic instrument cluster display (if equipped) and the message center display (if equipped) from English to Metric, this control will also change the temperature display. Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Instrumentation Chapter.

Controls and features

Fan speed ( )

When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, use the thumbwheel to cancel automatic fan speed operation. Rotate the thumbwheel up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed.

OFF

AUTOMATIC

FLR • DEF DEF

The display will show manual fan operation.

to indicate

AUTO

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTOMATIC.

Manual override controls

The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

OFF

control, press AUTOMATIC. The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except FLOOR

and VENT. It will also operate only when required when AUTOMATIC has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

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