2000 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 34

Controls and features Cooling your vehicle with outside air Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity. In order to cool your vehicle using outside air: (panel), (panel and floor) or 1. Turn the mode selector to (floor). 2. Press the A/C (A/C) control. The indicator light next to the A/C (A/C) control will illuminate. 3. Slide the temperature control knob to the left. 4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice. During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle. Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally. 34