1997 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 51

Air conditioning A/C Select A/C to get refrigerated outside air through the instrument panel registers. The A/C position is used for cooling except when extremely hot or fast cooling of the vehicle is needed. Then, select MAX A/C for fast cooling and return to A/C when you are comfortable. MAX A/C The MAX A/C position produces cool air more rapidly to provide faster cooling of your vehicle. This is possible because cooler air is drawn from inside the passenger area and refrigerated again instead of using warmer outside air. Using inside air will also make the fan sound louder, which is normal when using MAX A/C. The air flow will be from the instrument panel registers. Comfort tips The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction from your climate control system. s In humid weather, select V DEF before starting your engine. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few minutes of operation, you may select another function. s To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always drive with the climate control system turned on. s Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with the flow of air to the back seat area. s Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of your heater and air conditioner system which could block the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the windshield. 50