1997 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 48

Controls and Features The Climate Control Systems Your vehicle has one of the following: s Heating Only System (Without Air Conditioning) s Heating and Air Conditioning System If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the diagrams on the following pages. Heating Only System The control for your heater system is located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio. The heater will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your heater will heat and/or ventilate your vehicle interior depending on the function selector knob position and temperature you select. The function selector knob allows you to select heating or ventilation and determine where the air will be directed. The temperature control knob setting determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle. The control for the heating only system To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF. This will turn the fan on and allow air flow into the vehicle. To turn your heater off, select OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop air flow from coming into the vehicle. 47