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Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 3

Controls and features 24

Seating and safety restraints 80

Starting and driving

Starting 101

Driving 106

Roadside emergencies 120

Servicing

Maintenance and care 136

Capacities and specifications 175

Customer assistance 180

Reporting safety defects 192

Index 193

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Copyrightr1998 Ford Motor Company

1

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.

2

Instrumentation

3

Instrumentation

Headlamp

control

(pg. 24)

AUTO
LAMP

PUSH INTERIOR

0FF

PANEL

DIM

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 24)

Driver side air bag

(pg. 90)

CHECK

ENGINE

FH

HI
LO

F

VOLTS FUEL

L

FUEL FILL DOOR

<

Instrument cluster

(pg. 22)

AIR

SUSP

40

30

40

20

20

10

E

70

60

50

100

80

60

MPH km/h

P R N D 2 1

OD

OFF

80

120

90

140

10 0

160

180

11 0

200

12 0

BRAKE

H

TEMP

C

Rear window

defroster control

(pg. 25)

*If equipped

R.DEF.

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 56)

ON

OFF

Speed control*

(pg. 58)

4

Instrumentation

Gearshift

(w/overdrive button)

(pg. 114)

H

OIL

L

L

VOL - PUSH ON

AM
FM

SEEK
TUNE

123456

FM1

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SCAN

EJ

ST

SIDE
REW FF

CLK

TAPE
AMS

1 - 2

Electronic

sound system

(pg. 35)

RSM

SET

ACC

COAST

Climate control

systems

(pg. 26)

HM

F

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

MAX A/C

NORM A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

OFF

Clock

(pg. 34)

HI

LO

Traction

control switch*

(pg. 109)

5

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster

AIR

SUSP

LOW

FUEL

CHECK

ENGINE

TRAC
CNTL

40

30

VOLTS FUEL

FH

20

10

L

<

FUEL FILL DOOR

E

Optional instrument cluster

CHECK

ENGINE

H

N
O
R
M

C

LTR

GAL

TO

EMPTY

F

AIR

BAG

1

/

2

+–

E

70

60

50

100

80

60

0000000

40

20

MPH km/h

80

120

140

0

000

S

SPEED CONTROL

P R N D 2 1

90

160

180

200

OD

OFF

10 0

11 0

12 0

km

km/h

MPH

AIR

BRAKE

TEMP OIL

BAG

HH

LC

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

DOOR
AJAR

MILES

/GAL

INST

ECON

AVG

SPEED

km

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
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.

6

LOW

FUEL

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.

CHECK

ENGINE

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:

1. 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.

7

Instrumentation

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.

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.

AIR

BAG

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.

!

BRAKE

8

Instrumentation

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.

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.

ABS

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.

9

Instrumentation

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.

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

10

Instrumentation

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

• the customer has disabled the system using the traction control

switch.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

TRAC

CNTL

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).

11

Instrumentation

GAUGES
Standard instrument cluster gauges

AIR

SUSP

TRAC
CNTL

LOW

CHECK

FUEL

ENGINE

VOLTS FUEL

L

FUEL FILL DOOR

<

40

30

20

40

20

FH

10

E

60

50

100

80

60

0000000

MPH km/h

Optional instrument cluster gauges

S

SPEED CONTROL

P R N D 2 1

H

N
O
R

M

C

LTR

GAL

TO

EMPTY

F

1

/

2

E

CHECK

ENGINE

AIR

BAG

+–

70

000

120

0

80

140

90

160

180

200

OD

OFF

10 0

11 0

12 0

km/h

MPH

BRAKE

TEMP OIL

CHECK

km

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

AIR

BAG

HH

SPEED

LC

DOOR
AJAR

MILES

/GAL

INST

ECON

AVG

km

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.

12

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Instrumentation

F

FUEL

E

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

30

20

10

60

50

40

80

60

0000000

40

20

MPH km/h

100

F

1

/

E

70

2

120

0000

80

140

90

160

180

200

10 0

11 0

12 0

13

Instrumentation

• Optional instrument cluster

S

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

50

40

60

30

40

20

20

10

MPH km/h

70

60

100

80

0000000

80

120

0000

140

90

160

180

200

km

km/h

MPH

10 0

11 0

12 0

• Optional instrument cluster

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

14

S

km

km/h

MPH

Trip odometer

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

40

Instrumentation

60 70

50

100

80

120

140

80

90

km/h

160

100

180

120

110

30

20

10

60

0 00000

40

20

MPH

0000

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

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

H

TEMP

C

15

Instrumentation

• Optional instrument cluster

H

N

O
R

M

C

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.

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
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”).

H

VOLTS

L

H

OIL

If the gauge indicates low pressure,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level.

16

L

Instrumentation

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.

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

CHECK

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

DOOR

AJAR

km

MILES

/GAL

AVG

SPEED

you can drive before running out
of fuel

• 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

RESET E/M SELECT

17

Instrumentation

E/M

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

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.

RESET E/M SELECT

RESET E/M SELECT

To reset any function:

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.

RESET E/M SELECT

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

AVG

SPEED

18

Instrumentation

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

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.

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

AVG

SPEED

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)

19

Instrumentation

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

The average displayed is the average
since the last reset.

TRIP A and TRIP B

RESET E/M SELECT

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

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

AVG

SPEED

completely independent and must
be reset individually.

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

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

AVG

SPEED

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

RESET E/M SELECT

AVG SPEED (average speed)

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

DIST TO

EMPTY

TRIP

A

AVG

ECON

TRIP

B

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.

20

Message center indicator lights

Check air suspension

Instrumentation

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
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
driving, have your vehicle serviced.

Door ajar

CHECK

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

CHECK

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

DOOR

AJAR

km

MILES

/GAL

DOOR

AJAR

km

MILES

/GAL

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.

CHECK

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

CHECK

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

DOOR

AJAR

km

MILES

/GAL

DOOR

AJAR

km

MILES

/GAL

21

Instrumentation

Trunk ajar

If the trunk is not completely
closed, this light comes on when

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

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

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

is open).

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.

DOOR
AJAR

km

MILES

/GAL

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)

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light does not illuminate

ABS

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.

22

Instrumentation

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.

BRAKE

P!

23

Controls and features

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

PANEL

DIM

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.

OFF

HI
LO

OFF

P

F

S

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.

24

OFF

HI
LO

F

S

Autolamp control (if equipped)

Controls and features

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of

OFF

P

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.

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.

25

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)

LO

HI

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

NORM

A/C

MAX

A/C

FLOOR

MIX

VENT

LO

HI

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.

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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.

Operating tips

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

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Controls and features

• 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

F

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

OFF

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

HI

LO

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Turning the EATC on

Controls and features

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

F

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

OFF

HI

LO

position.

Turning the EATC off

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

OFF

HI

turned off.

AUTOMATIC

FLR • DEF DEF

LO

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

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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
controls) and manual control of fan
speed (

) if automatic fan speed is not desired.

F

˚

AUTO

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