1998 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 77

Controls and Features Turning On the Heat Heat will not be available until the engine has been running for sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature gauge. To heat the inside of your vehicle: 1. Turn the Function Selector Knob to R (FLOOR). Outside air is drawn in and directed into the passenger compartment through the floor outlets. Small quantities of air are also directed to the defrost and side window demist outlets. 2. Turn the Temperature Control Knob toward the WARM (red) area. 3. Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the speed of your choice. When your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the Fan Speed Knob to a lower speed, or adjust the Temperature Control Knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable temperature. To defrost the windshield and side windows: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to V (DEFROST), turn the Temperature Control Knob to the WARM (red) area and turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice. To heat and defrost at the same time: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to P (DEFROST/FLOOR),turn the Temperature Control Knob and the Fan Speed Knob to provide the temperature and fan speed you prefer. Do not place objects under the front seats unless your vehicle is equipped with an under seat storage tray. Improperly stored objects will interfere with the flow of air to the back seats. Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the windshield on the outside of your vehicle. They could block the air intake. 77