2001 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34

Controls and features Mode selector control The mode selector control allows you to adjust the direction of the airflow to the front part of the passenger compartment. MAX A/C The air conditioning can operate in all modes. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. 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. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C , but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. In this mode, the air conditioning will automatically engage if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. However, the indicator will not light unless A/C is selected. If A/C was previously selected before using MAX A/C, the indicator light will remain lit. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • (Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push A/C to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. • 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. • (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push A/C to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. 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 instrument panel registers. (Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air • through the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push A/C to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. 34