2000 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 32

Controls and features FRONT REAR MAX A/C OFF REAR CTL A/C With the rear fan switch on the main control set to any fan speed (except OFF), the rear temperature control: • regulates the temperature of the airflow for the rear passenger compartment. • determines the air distribution to the rear registers. The rear climate control distributes air in the following manner: • Cool air is delivered from the overhead registers. • Warm air is delivered from the lower (floor) register. • Mid-temperature range air is delivered from both the overhead and floor registers. 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 4°C (40°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 (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 4°C (40°F) or higher. However, the indicator will not light unless the A/C (A/C) control is 32