1996 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 70

Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging if you have the air conditioner on. This is normal, as the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to maintain desired cooling. The reduced compressor operation should benefit fuel economy. On some vehicles with air conditioning, wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily cut off the air conditioning. Since the air conditioner removes a lot of moisture from the air during operation, it is normal for water to drip on the pavement under the air conditioner drain after you have stopped the vehicle. Action for heating and windshield defrosting are identical for cars equipped with either the Heating Only System or the Heating and Air Conditioning System. For instructions about these functions, see the previous section, Heating Only System. For instructions about using the air conditioning, see the following sections. MAX A/C When MAX A/C is selected, cooled interior air is recirculated through the system. This position is more efficient than NORM A/C. To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather: 1. 2. 3. Turn the function selector control to MAX A/C. Turn the temperature control to the blue (cool) area. Set the fan at the desired speed. If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, drive for a few minutes with the windows down. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle and helps the air conditioning cool the vehicle faster. 69